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Coin - Sixpence, William III, Great Britain, 1697
Reg. No: NU 632
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- Summary:
- Silver coin; Denomination: Sixpence
Royal Mint, London
William III (1694-1702)
Third bust, Later harp, large crowns - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 21 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 2.941 g (Weight) |
More information
| Tagged with: | great recoinage |
| Themes this item is part of: | Royal Mint, London, Royal Mint, Tower Hill, 1809-1975, Early History of London Mints, to 1300, The Royal Mint, Numismatics & Philately Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | Great Britain |
| Tertiary Classification: | working strikes |
| Series: | England |
| DateEra: | 1697 AD |
| Denomination: | Sixpence |
| Obverse Description: | Laureate bust (third type) of the King facing right; around, GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA |
| Reverse Description: | Crowned shields (large crown type) of England, Scotland, France and Ireland (later 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: | Diagonal milling /// |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Silver |
| Issued By: | King William III, England, Great Britain |
| Mint: | Royal Mint, London |
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