| Issuer | England (United Kingdom) |
|---|---|
| King | William III |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1695-1697 |
| Value | 6 Pence = oe Shilling (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 2.0 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 12966 |
| References | Sp# 3520-36, KM# 484 |
First laureate and draped bust of King William III right, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GVLIELMVS· III·DEI·GRA·
Translation: William the Third by the Grace of God
Engraver: James Roettier
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