England · William III (1694–1702)
Sixpence d’Angleterre — Guillaume III, second buste (1696–1697)
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About this coin
The second portrait has locks crossing the breast. It is paired with the later harp design.
Obverse
The second laureate portrait faces right, with locks extending across the breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering
GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA
Translation
William III, by the grace of God.
Reverse
Crowned shields surround the Nassau lion; the Irish shield uses the later harp.
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
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1696 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1697 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1697 | London (Tower) | None | No stop after GRA |