Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Shilling
Royal Mint, Norwich Branch
William III (1694-1702); First Bust
A shilling is a 12 pence coin
Obverse Description
Laureate bust of the King facing right; around, GVLIELMVS [III DEI GRA]
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 ET 1696, the date being divided by the crown over the shield of England. Reading of the final numerals of the date dificult.
Edge Description
Diagonal milling ///
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
1696 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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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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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
27 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.43 g (Weight)
worn
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Seaby 3500 Pages
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