1697 Sixpence

Description

King William III Reign, 1694-1702.

House of Stuart Restored.

1697 Sixpence, third draped bust with large crowns.

Obverse: King's laureate bust right.

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

Engraver: John Croker.

Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields around central lion rampant.

Legend: MAG· BR·FRA· ET HIB· REX· 1697, (King of Great Britain France and Ireland).

Catalogue: Spink 3558, KM496.

Silver: 0.925, 21mm.

Graded by PCGS AU53, verify code: 44116988.