The 1697 Shilling - William IIIWilliam III Shilling minted in 1697 by the Royal Mint at the Tower Mint in London. Silver, diameter 27mm and weighs 5.91g. A shilling was 12 old pence, equivalent to the 5p coin in modern coinage.
Design is Spink 3497, First Bust and was used 1695-1697 with many variations. The 1697 coin variants has many minor design and text/font variations. Coins were also struck at other mints outside London.
The Obverse shows the laureate bust of King William III facing right. Legend is "GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA".
Edge has diagonal milling (///).
The Reverse has crowned cruciform shields of England, Scotland, France and Ireland forming a cross shape around the arms of Nassau at the centre. Legend around is "MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX ET" and 1697, the date being divided by the crown over the shield of England.Image credit: Museums Victoria
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1697
Monarch/Ruler: William III (1694-1702)
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | William lll Shilling, 1697 First Bust Fine Condition Silver Coin £ 90.00 |
 | 1697 King William III Silver Shilling York Mint, Some Detail, 26mm 5.58g £ 84.00 |
 | 1697 William III Sterling Silver Shilling Ref C176 £ 14.95 |
 | William III Silver Shilling, Rare date 1697 £ 62.58 |
 | 1697 Shilling William III British Silver Coin £ 119.00 |
 | 1697 william III Silver Shilling Scarce £ 50.62 |
 | RARE WILLIAM III SILVER SHILLING minted between 1695 and 1701. £ 76.10 |
 | 1697 William III Silver Sixpence Coin £ 31.90 |
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