Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Sixpence
Royal Mint, London
William III (1694-1702)
First bust, early harp, large crowns
Obverse Description
Laureate bust (first type) of the King facing right; around, GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA
Reverse Description
Crowned shields (large crown type) of England, Scotland, France and Ireland (early harp type) 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
Diagonall milled ///
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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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), 2.73 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Seaby 3520 Pages
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