England · William III (1694–1702)
England Sechspfennig — Wilhelm III., dritte Büste (1696–1701)
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About this coin
The third portrait appears with several crown sizes, branch letters and bullion emblems. Early-harp mules precede the usual later-harp reverse.
Obverse
The third laureate, draped portrait faces right.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1696 | Exeter | E | Early-harp mule; large crowns | |||
| 1696 | York | Y | Early-harp mule; large crowns | |||
| 1697 | London (Tower) | None | Late harp; large crowns | |||
| 1697 | London (Tower) | None | Late harp; small crowns | |||
| 1697 | Bristol | B | Third bust | |||
| 1697 | Chester | C | Late harp; large crowns | |||
| 1697 | Chester | C | Late harp; small crowns | |||
| 1697 | Exeter | E | Late harp; large crowns | |||
| 1697 | Exeter | E | Late harp; small crowns | |||
| 1697 | York | Y | Late harp; small crowns | |||
| 1698 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1699 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1700 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1701 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1698 | London (Tower) | Plumes in angles | Dated issue | |||
| 1699 | London (Tower) | Plumes in angles | Dated issue | |||
| 1699 | London (Tower) | Roses in angles | Dated issue | |||
| 1701 | London (Tower) | Plume below bust | Dated issue |