William III Shilling 1697 third bust

Obverse

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

Note: ‘downwards’ hair (see below)

Script: Latin

Lettering: GVLIELMVS · III · DEI · GRA ·

Translation: William the Third by the Grace of God

Engraver: John Croker

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

S3511

EF/AUnc

Full lustre on reverse