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6 Pence - William III 1st bust; Bristol
| Silver (.925) | 3.0 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | William III (1694-1702) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1696-1697 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#55820 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central lion rampant, divided date above, legend around.
Note: small crowns
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG·BR·FRA·ET·HIB REX·16 97·
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Engraver: John Roettier
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.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence coin from England, featuring William III (1st bust; Bristol) and minted between 1696-1697, is that it was made of silver (.925) and weighed 3.0 grams. This coin was a standard circulation coin during its time and is now a valuable collector's item.
