England · William III (1694–1702)
Shilling d’Angleterre — Guillaume III, cinquième buste (1699–1701)
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About this coin
The final shilling portrait has high-set hair. Plain, rose and plume issues are recorded.
Obverse
The fifth laureate portrait faces right, with the hair rising high behind 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
Roses and plumes distinguish silver origins. They do not identify separate provincial mints.
Measurements
Nominal standard; surviving pieces vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1699 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1700 | London (Tower) | None | Large zeros | |||
| 1700 | London (Tower) | None | Small zeros | |||
| 1701 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1699 | London (Tower) | Plumes in angles | Dated issue | |||
| 1701 | London (Tower) | Plumes in angles | Dated issue | |||
| 1699 | London (Tower) | Roses in angles | Dated issue | |||
| 1700 | London (Tower) | Plume below bust | Dated issue |