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Country: England, (United Kingdom)
King: William III (1660-1689-1702)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1696 - 3rd Bust.
Value: 1 Crown = 5 Shillings (1/4)
Currency: Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition: Silver
Weight: 29.2 g
Diameter: 39 mm
Shape: Round
Grade: VF (Countermark: crowned IS)
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
References: Sp# 3472, KM# 494.1
Obverse:
Third laureate and draped bust of King William III right, legend around.
Lettering: GVLIELMVS• III•DEI•GRA•
Translation: William the Third by the grace of God.
Engraver: James Roettier.
Reverse:
Crowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion, divided date above, legend around.
Note: first harp in left shield.
Lettering: MAG• BR•FRA• ET•HIB• REX•16 96•
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland 1696.
Engraver: John Roettier.
Edge:
inscribed in raised letters and dated.
Lettering: +•+• DECVS • ET • TVTAMEN • • ANNO • REGNI • OCTAVO •
Comments:
The standard weight of this coin was 30/31 troy ounce or 464.5 grains.
Referência : Sp# 3472, KM# 494.1
Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5...
Coleção : Great Britain, England, Ireland and Scotland (Before 1760)