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1 Shilling - William III 5th 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 | 1699-1701 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#12975 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion, divided date above, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB REX·17 00·
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 6/31 troy ounce or 92.9 grains.Obverse and reverse die varieties:
Sp#3516, KM#504.1 (1699-1701) Fifth bust, hair high, varieties exist;
Sp#3517, KM#504.2 (1699-1701) Similar, plumes in angles;
Sp#3518, KM#504.3 (1699 only) Similar, roses in angles;
Sp#3519, KM#504.4 (1700 only) Similar, plume below bust.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling - William III (5th bust) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic change in England. The coin was introduced in 1699, just a few years after the Great Recoinage of 1696, which aimed to address the issue of clipped and worn coins in circulation. The new coinage system introduced by William III helped to stabilize the economy and paved the way for the development of modern currency.
