William III Crown 1696 OCTAVO 1st Bust

Obverse
First laureate and draped bust of King William III right, legend around.

Note: curved breastplate or drapery with hair curl below truncation

Script: Latin

Lettering: GVLIELMVS · III · DEI · GRA ·

Unabridged legend: Guglielmus III Dei Gratia

Translation: William the Third by the Grace of God

Engraver: James Roettier

Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion, divided date above, legend around.

Note: first harp in left shield

Script: Latin

Lettering: MAG BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 96·

Unabridged legend: Magnae Britanniae Franciae Et Hiberniae Rex

Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland

Engraver: John (Jan) Roettiers

Edge
Regnal year in Latin

Script: Latin

Lettering: + • + • DECVS • ET • TVTAMEN ANNO • REGNI • OCTAVO • + • +

Translation: Honor and protection in the eighth year of his reign

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GVF/VF