The 1697 Shilling - William IIIWilliam III Shilling minted in 1697 by the Royal Mint at the Tower Mint in London. Silver, diameter 27mm and weighs 5.91g. A shilling was 12 old pence, equivalent to the 5p coin in modern coinage.
Design is Spink 3497, First Bust and was used 1695-1697 with many variations. The 1697 coin variants has many minor design and text/font variations. Coins were also struck at other mints outside London.
The Obverse shows the laureate bust of King William III facing right. Legend is "GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA".
Edge has diagonal milling (///).
The Reverse has crowned cruciform shields of England, Scotland, France and Ireland forming a cross shape around the arms of Nassau at the centre. Legend around is "MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX ET" and 1697, the date being divided by the crown over the shield of England.Image credit: Museums Victoria
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1697
Monarch/Ruler: William III (1694-1702)
Category: Shillings. See more Shillings coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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