1 Shilling - William III 1st bust
Features
| Issuer |
England
(United Kingdom)  |
|---|---|
| King |
William III (1689-1702)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1695-1697 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 6.0 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 53609 |
| References | Sp# 3497 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
Obverse
First laureate and draped bust of King William III right, legend around.
Note: 'outwards' hair (see below)
Script: Latin
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.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG BR·FRA ET·HIB REX·16 97·
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Engraver: John (Jan) Roettiers
Edge
Milled
Comments
First bust: This bust is distinctive in having the hair turned outwards above and below the crown of the head.
The standard weight of this coin was 6/31 troy ounce or 92.9 grains. Numerous errors/varieties exist.
The standard weight of this coin was 6/31 troy ounce or 92.9 grains. Numerous errors/varieties exist.
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| Date | G | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1695 | 7% | ||||||||||||||
| 1695 | E of ET over H | 1.4% | |||||||||||||
| 1696 | $ 80 | 55% | |||||||||||||
| 1696 | 1669 date error | 0% | |||||||||||||
| 1696 | legend error | 0.7% | |||||||||||||
| 1697 | $ 42 | $ 85 | 41% | ||||||||||||
| 1697 | legend error | 2% | |||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 41
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Bullion value: USD 12.21
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Actual silver weight: 0.178 oz
Current silver price: 68.42 USD/oz (see silver price 
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