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1 Crown - William III 3rd bust; 2nd harp
1697 year| 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 |
| Year | 1697 |
| 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#53516 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion, divided date above, legend around.
Note: second harp in left shield
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG BR·FRA ET·HIB REX·16 97·
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Engraver: John Roettier
Edge
Regnal year in Latin
Lettering: NONO
Translation: Ninth
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 30/31 troy ounce or 464.5 grains.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1697 William III 1 Crown coin is that it features a unique design element - a small harp on the reverse side, which was added to the coin's design specifically to represent the Kingdom of Ireland. This coin was minted during a time when the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Ireland were still separate entities, and the inclusion of the harp was a way to symbolize the unity of the two kingdoms under a single monarch, William III. This design element has made the 1697 William III 1 Crown coin a popular collector's item among numismatists and historians interested in the history of the British Isles.
