William III Shilling 1696

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

Note: ‘outwards’ hair (see below)

Script: Latin

Lettering: GVLIELMVS III · DEI · GRA ·

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.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MAG BR·FRA ET·HIB REX·16 97·

Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland

Engraver: John Roettier

Edge
Milled

S3497

Some scratches

Fair – Gap Filler