England · William III (1694–1702)
England Shilling — Wilhelm III., zweite Büste (1696)
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About this coin
This rarely recorded portrait shows the hair crossing the breast, unlike the outward locks of the first bust.
Obverse
The second right-facing portrait has hair laid across the breast.
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
A rare recorded portrait type; no claim about the total number of surviving specimens is made.
Measurements
Nominal standard; surviving pieces vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1696 | London (Tower) | None | Second bust; hair across breast |