The 1696 Sixpence - William III (3526 York, Stops)Silver Sixpence of King William III. Minted at the York Mint in 1696. The York Mint was set up as part of the Great Recoinage of 1696 and the mint mark of 'y' can be seen on the Obverse below the bust. Diameter 21mm, weighs 2.975g. SCBC: 3526.
The Great Recoinage led to a massive number of coin variations and there are probably more than fifty (yes, 50) variants of the William III sixpence.
The Obverse shows the laureated bust of the King William III facing right. Legend around is "GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA". Mint mark 'y' below bust
The edge has diagonal milling.
The Reverse shows crowned Royal shields of England, Scotland, Ireland and France. This variant has large crowns and the early harp type. At the centre is the arms of the House Nassau, representing William. Legend "MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1696". Date divided across the top crown.Image credit: Museums Victoria
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1696. See Coins and Events of 1696
Monarch/Ruler: William III (1694-1702)
Category: Sixpences. See more Sixpences coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1696 King William III Sixpence 6d Excellent Condition 2.9 grams Sterling Silver £ 59.99 |
 | 1696 E Sixpence William III British Silver Coin Exeter Mint £ 245.00 |
 | 1696 KING WILLIAM III SILVER SIXPENCE 6 PENCE COIN £ 40.00 |
 | 1696 C Sixpence William III British Silver Coin Chester Mint £ 89.00 |
 | 1696 Sixpence William III British Silver Coin £ 62.00 |
 | 1696 WILLIAM III SILVER SIXPENCE 6 PENCE COIN £ 40.00 |
 | 1696 William III Sixpence • Silver 6d • VF30 High Grade • Early Milled Coin £ 104.70 |
 | 1696 William III Six Pence London Mint High Grade £ 95.00 |
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