1697 Sixpence William III S3531

Description

1697 Sixpence William III

S3531

Obverse

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

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 lion rampant, divided date above, legend around.

Note: later harp

Script: Latin

Lettering: MAG· BR·FRA· ET HIB· REX·17 00·

Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland