1 Crown - William III 1st bust

Features

Issuer England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King William III (1694-1702)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1695-1696
Value 1 Crown
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 30.1 g
Diameter 38.6 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
12967
References Sp# 3470,
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.
KM# 486
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

First laureate and draped bust of King William III right, legend around.

Note: curved breastplate or drapery with hair curl below truncation

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.

Note: first harp in left shield

Script: Latin

Lettering: MAG BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 96·

Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland

Engraver: John Roettier

Edge

Regnal year in Latin

Lettering: OCTAVO

Translation: Eighth

Comments

Edge inscription varieties exist.

The standard weight of this coin was 30/31 troy ounce or 464.5 grains.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1695  $ 150 22% OCTAVO
1695  0% plain edge proof
1695  20% SEPTIMO
1696  Photo 62% OCTAVO
1696  1.4% plain edge proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - William III (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - William III (1st bust)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232352
Lot 64224
Internet Archive
21 Dec 2023 1696 – OCTAVO USD 216.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - William III (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - William III (1st bust)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232304
Lot 64425
Internet Archive
19 Jan 2023 1696 – OCTAVO USD 69.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - William III (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - William III (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - William III (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - William III (1st bust)
Heritage Auctions
2022 May 5 - 7 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3099
Lot 31903
Internet Archive
5 May 2022 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 2400.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - William III (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - William III (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - William III (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - William III (1st bust)
Heritage Auctions
2022 January 18 - 19 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction 3098
Lot 33785
Internet Archive
18 Jan 2022 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 6600.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - William III (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - William III (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - William III (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - William III (1st bust)
Heritage Auctions
2021 May 6 - 7 World and Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3091
Lot 32503
Internet Archive
6 May 2021 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 2640.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - William III (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - William III (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - William III (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - William III (1st bust)
Heritage Auctions
2021 January 21 - 22 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum & Signature Auction - Dallas 3089
Lot 32698
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2021 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 2520.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - William III (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - William III (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - William III (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - William III (1st bust)
Heritage Auctions
2021 January 21 - 22 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum & Signature Auction - Dallas 3089
Lot 32699
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2021 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 1920.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - William III (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - William III (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - William III (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - William III (1st bust)
Heritage Auctions
2021 January 21 - 22 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum & Signature Auction - Dallas 3089
Lot 32700
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2021 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS60)
USD 1440.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - William III (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - William III (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - William III (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - William III (1st bust)
Heritage Auctions
2020 August 5 - 7 World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3085
Lot 31585
Internet Archive
5 Aug 2020 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 3960.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - William III (1st bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - William III (1st bust)
Heritage Auctions
2024 February 18 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61362
Lot 21108
Internet Archive
18 Feb 2024 Undetermined AU
(PCGS AU58)
USD 3120.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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