Description

King William III Reign, 1694-1702.

1696 Sixpence, early harp, and large crowns.

Obverse: First laureate and draped bust, King William III right.

Engraver: James Roettier.

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

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

Engraver: John Roettier.

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

Silver, 0.925, 3.0g, 21mm, edge milled.

Catalogue: Spink# 3520, KM# 484.

Grade: Fine, toned, obverse scratch.