England · William III (1694–1702)
英格兰先令——威廉三世，第三版胸像（1696–1698）
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About this coin
Downward-turning rear hair distinguishes this portrait. Short ties and a revised long-tie bust occur across London and branch mints.
Obverse
The laureate head faces right; rear locks turn down and inward. A revised bust has longer ties.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1697 | London (Tower) | None | Third bust; short ties | |||
| 1697 | Bristol | B | Third bust; short ties | |||
| 1696 | Chester | C | Third bust; short ties | |||
| 1697 | Chester | C | Third bust; short ties | |||
| 1696 | Exeter | E | Third bust; short ties | |||
| 1697 | Exeter | E | Third bust; short ties | |||
| 1697 | Norwich | N | Third bust; short ties | |||
| 1696 | York | y | Third bust; short ties | |||
| 1697 | York | y | Third bust; short ties | |||
| 1697 | London (Tower) | None | Third bust variety; long thin ties | |||
| 1698 | London (Tower) | None | Third bust variety; long thin ties | |||
| 1697 | Bristol | B | Third bust variety; long thin ties | |||
| 1697 | Chester | C | Third bust variety; long thin ties | |||
| 1698 | London (Tower) | Plumes in angles | Third bust variety |