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6 Pence - William III 1st bust
| Silver (.925) | 3.0 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | William III (1694-1702) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1695-1697 |
| 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#12966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 33% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central lion rampant, divided date above, legend around.
Note: harp and crown varieties exist (see below)
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG·BR·FRA·ET·HIB REX·16 96·
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Engraver: John Roettier
Edge
Milled
Comment
House of Stuart Restored (1660-1714), William III (1694-1702), First bust.The standard weight of this coin was 3/31 troy ounce or 46.5 grains.
Numerous varieties and mint issues exist (mintmark below bust):
Sp#3520, KM#484.1 (1695-96) no mintmark, early harp, large crowns;
Sp#3521, KM#484.2 (1696) B (Bristol), early harp, large crowns;
Sp#3522, KM#484.3 (1696) C (Chester), early harp, large crowns;
Sp#3523, KM#484.4 (1696) E (Exeter), early harp, large crowns;
Sp#3524, KM#484.5 (1696) N (Norwich), early harp, large crowns;
Sp#3525, KM#484.7 (1696) y (York), early harp, large crowns;
Sp#3526, KM#484.6 (1696) Y (York), early harp, large crowns;
Sp#3527, KM#484.8 (1696) no mintmark, later harp, large crowns;
Sp#3528, KM#484.9 (1696-97) B (Bristol), later harp, large crowns;
Sp#3529, KM#484.10 (1697) C (Chester), later harp, large crowns;
Sp#3530, KM#484.11 (1697) E (Exeter), later harp, large crowns;
Sp#3531, KM#484.12 (1696-97) no mintmark, later harp, small crowns;
Sp#3532, KM#484.13 (1696-97) B (Bristol), later harp, small crowns;
Sp#3533, KM#484.14 (1696-97) C (Chester), later harp, small crowns;
Sp#3534, KM#484.15 (1697) E (Exeter), later harp, small crowns;
Sp#3535, KM#484.16 (1696-97) N (Norwich), later harp, small crowns;
Sp#3536, KM#484.17 (1697) y (York), later harp, small crowns;
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence coin from England, featuring William III (1st bust) and minted between 1695 and 1697, is that it was made of silver (.925) and weighed 3.0 grams. This coin was a significant change from previous issues, as it was the first time a British monarch had been depicted on a coin with a facing portrait, rather than a profile view. This design change was a result of the influence of Dutch coinage, which had been featuring facing portraits for some time. The coin's design was created by the engraver John Roettiers, who was also responsible for the design of many other coins during this period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1696 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1697 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Pence - William III (1st bust) 1695-1697 coin.
