Description

King William III, Reign, 1694-1702.

House of Stuart Restored (1660-1714), William III (1694-1702)

1696 Sixpence, 1st Bust, with Large Crowns and early harp.

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 lion rampant, divided date above.

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

Catalogue: Spink# 3520, KM# 484.

Silver, 0.925, 3.0g, 21mm.

Graded by PCGS AU58. 

Certificate: 46295508.