Description

 William III Reign, 1694-1701.

1696E Shilling.

Obverse: Laureate and draped bust of King William III right.

Engraver: John Croker.

Legend: GVLIELMVS · III · DEI · GRA ·(William the Third by the Grace of God).

Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion, divided date above.

Reverse legend: MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 96E· (King of Great Britain France and Ireland.)

Exeter city mint.

Catalogue: Spink# 3500.

Silver: 0.925, 6.05g (actual worn weight 5.85), 25mm.

Grade: Fine, slightly struck off center, darker reverse tone.