1 Shilling - William III 2nd bust
1696 year| Silver (.925) | 6 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | William III (1694-1702) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1696 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#13054 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Four shields with crowns above arranged in each quarter, central shape, divided date at top, lettering surrounding
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAG·BR·FRA·ET·HIB REX
·16 96·
Engraver: John Roettier
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling - William III (2nd bust) 1696 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic change in England. The coin was issued during the reign of William III, who ruled from 1689 to 1702, a period known as the "Glorious Revolution." This was a time of significant economic growth and development in England, with the establishment of the Bank of England and the introduction of new currency systems. The 1 Shilling coin was an important part of this system, and it played a key role in the everyday transactions of the time.
