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1 Crown - William III 1st bust
| Silver (.925) | 30.1 g | 38.6 mm |
| 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 |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#12967 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 55% |
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
Comment
Edge inscription varieties exist.The standard weight of this coin was 30/31 troy ounce or 464.5 grains.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1695-1696 William III 1 Crown coin is that it features a unique "first bust" design of the king, which was only used on coins minted during his early years of reign. This design shows William III with a more youthful appearance and a distinctive wig, which was a fashionable style at the time. The coin's design was created by the renowned English engraver, John Roettiers, who was also responsible for designing the reverses of many other coins during this period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1695 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Crown - William III (1st bust) 1695-1696 coin.
