England · William III (1694–1702)

英格兰六便士——威廉三世,第二版胸像(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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YearMintMintmarkVariantMintageNotesFind this issue
1696London (Tower)NoneDated issue
1697London (Tower)NoneDated issue
1697London (Tower)NoneNo stop after GRA
1696London (Tower)Dated issue
1697London (Tower)Dated issue
1697London (Tower)No stop after GRA

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