1 Shilling - William III 5th bust

Features

Issuer England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King William III (1694-1702)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1699-1701
Value 1 Shilling (1⁄20)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 6.0 g
Diameter 25 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
12975
References Sp# 3516-19,
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# 504
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

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

Script: Latin

Lettering: GVLIELMVS· III·DEI·GRA·

Translation: William the Third by the Grace of God

Engraver: John Croker

Reverse

Crowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion, divided date above, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB REX·17 00·

Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland

Comments

The standard weight of this coin was 6/31 troy ounce or 92.9 grains.

Obverse and reverse die varieties:

Sp#3516, KM#504.1 (1699-1701) Fifth bust, hair high, varieties exist;
Sp#3517, KM#504.2 (1699-1701) Similar, plumes in angles;
Sp#3518, KM#504.3 (1699 only) Similar, roses in angles;
Sp#3519, KM#504.4 (1700 only) Similar, plume below bust.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1699  KM#504.1
1699  KM#504.2 (plumes in angles)
1699  KM#504.3 (roses in angles)
1700  KM#504.1 (large 0's in date)
1700  KM#504.1 (small o's in date)
1700  KM#504.4 (plume below bust)
1701  KM#504.1
1701  KM#504.2 (plumes in angles)

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232312
Lot 64384
Internet Archive
16 Mar 2023 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS63+)
USD 384.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - William III (5th bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - William III (5th bust)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232249
Lot 62480
Internet Archive
1 Dec 2022 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS63+)
USD 384.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - William III (5th bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - William III (5th bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - William III (5th bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - William III (5th bust)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232214
Lot 61513
Internet Archive
31 Mar 2022 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 1200.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - William III (5th bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - William III (5th bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - William III (5th bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - William III (5th bust)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232129
Lot 64489
Internet Archive
21 Jul 2021 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 960.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - William III (5th bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - William III (5th bust)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232122
Lot 61422
Internet Archive
2 Jun 2021 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS MS61)
USD 288.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - William III (5th bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - William III (5th bust)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232106
Lot 62449
Internet Archive
10 Feb 2021 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 312.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - William III (5th bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - William III (5th bust)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232105
Lot 61428
Internet Archive
3 Feb 2021 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 504.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - William III (5th bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - William III (5th bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - William III (5th bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - William III (5th bust)
Heritage Auctions
2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073
Lot 32960
Internet Archive
29 Apr 2019 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 660.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - William III (5th bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - William III (5th bust)
Heritage Auctions
2023 October 22 - 23 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61344
Lot 25079
Internet Archive
22 Oct 2023 Undetermined AU
(NGC AU55)
USD 312.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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