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6 Pence - William and Mary
| Silver (.925) | 3.0 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | William III, Mary II (1689-1694) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1693-1694 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#12964 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion, royal cypher and date numeral in angles, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAG·BR· FR·ET·HI· REX·ET· REGINA·
WM WM WM WM
1 6 9 3
Translation: King and Queen of Great Britain France and Ireland.
Comment
House of Stuart Restored (1660-1714), William and Mary (1689-94).The standard weight of this coin was 3/31 troy ounce or 46.5 grains.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence coin from William and Mary's reign (1693-1694) is that it was part of a series of coins that were minted with a new design, featuring a more realistic portrait of the monarchs. This was a departure from the traditional stylized depictions of previous coins and was seen as a way to showcase the power and authority of the monarchs. The coin's design also featured a shield with the arms of England, Scotland, and Ireland, symbolizing the unity of the three countries under one crown.
