© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Shilling - William III 4th bust
| Silver (.925) | 6.0 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | William III (1694-1702) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1698-1699 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 6.0 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#175559 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion, divided date above, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB REX·16 98·
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 6/31 troy ounce or 92.9 grains.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling - William III (4th bust) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in England. The coin was minted in 1698-1699, during the reign of William III, who was the King of England, Scotland, and Ireland. This was a period of significant economic growth and development, with the establishment of the Bank of England and the introduction of new currency systems. The coin itself is made of silver (.925) and weighs 6.0 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
