England · William III (1694–1702)
England Shilling — William III, First Bust (1695–1697)
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About this coin
Outward-turning hair identifies the first portrait. Branch-mint letters record production during the recoinage.
Obverse
The first right-facing bust has hair turning outwards above and below the head.
Script: Latin
Lettering
GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA
Translation
William III, by the grace of God.
Reverse
Four crowned shields surround the Nassau lion, with the divided date above.
Script: Latin
Lettering
MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX
Translation
King of Great Britain, France and Ireland.
Mints and mintmarks
Tower mint; branch-mint issues are identified in the table.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
None, branch-mint letters or bullion emblems as listed.
Identification and varieties
The Great Recoinage used London and provincial mints. Letter case and bust details matter; no missing annual issue is inferred.
Measurements
Nominal standard; surviving pieces vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
Tap an issue for details and places to find it.
| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1695 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1696 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1697 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1696 | Bristol | B | Dated issue | |||
| 1696 | Chester | C | Dated issue | |||
| 1696 | Exeter | E | Dated issue | |||
| 1696 | Norwich | N | Dated issue | |||
| 1696 | York | Y | Dated issue | |||
| 1696 | York | y | Dated issue | |||
| 1697 | Chester | C | Dated issue | |||
| 1697 | Exeter | E | Dated issue | |||
| 1697 | Norwich | N | Dated issue | |||
| 1696 | London (Tower) | None | MAB for MAG | |||
| 1696 | London (Tower) | None | Date error 1669 | |||
| 1697 | London (Tower) | None | Scottish and Irish shields exchanged |