Great Britain Sixpence Silver Coin 1696 King William III

Great Britain Sixpence Silver Coin 1696 King William IIIGreat Britain Sixpence Silver Coin

Great Britain Sixpence Silver Coin 1696 King William III
Sixpence 1695 & 1696 William III

Obverse: Laureated and draped bust of King William III right, surrounded by the Latin phrase "GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA" - (William III by the Grace of God).

Reverse: Four crowned shields with arms in the shape of the cross, the shield of Nassau in the centre, surrounded by the Latin phrase "·MAG BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·" - (King of Great Britain, France and Ireland).

Metal:      Silver.
Weight:    3 grams.
Diameter: 21 mm.