Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Sixpence
Royal Mint, London
William III (1694-1702)
Obverse Description
Laureate bust of the King facing right; around, GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA; this coin is worn and holed above the King's head
Reverse Description
Crowned shields of England, Scotland, France and Ireland forming a cross shape around the arms of Nassau at the centre; around, MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1697, the date being divided by the crown over the shield of England.
Edge Description
Diagonal milling ///
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1697 AD
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
21 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.661 g (Weight)
coin is worn and holed
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Seaby 3537 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
