6 Pence - William III 1st bust

Obverse

First 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: James Roettier

Reverse

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

Note: harp and crown varieties exist (see below)

Script: Latin

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

Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland

Engraver: John (Jan) Roettiers

Edge

Milled

Mints

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• Cat or feline
• Crown
• Coat of Arms

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Date				G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	References			Frequency
Undetermined
1695											Sp# 3520 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). , KM# 484.1 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	no mintmark, early harp, large crowns		6%
1696				$ 22	$ 24	$ 26	$ 53				Sp# 3520 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). , KM# 484.1 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	varieties exist		39%
1696											Sp# 3527 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). , KM# 484.8 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	no mintmark, later harp, large crowns		8%
1696											Sp# 3531 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). , KM# 484.12 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	no mintmark, later harp, small crowns		0.8%
1696 B											Sp# 3521 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). , KM# 484.2 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	Bristol mint; early harp, large crowns		1.5%
1696 B											Sp# 3528 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). , KM# 484.9 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	Bristol mint; later harp, large crowns		0%
1696 B											Sp# 3532 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). , KM# 484.13 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	Bristol mint; later harp, small crowns		1.5%
1696 C											Sp# 3522 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). , KM# 484.3 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	Chester mint; early harp, large crowns		0.4%
1696 C											Sp# 3533 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). , KM# 484.14 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	Chester mint; later harp, small crowns		0.4%
1696 E											Sp# 3523 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). , KM# 484.4 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	Exeter mint; early harp, large crowns		3%
1696 N											Sp# 3524 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). , KM# 484.5 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	Norwich mint; early harp, large crowns		1.5%
1696 N											Sp# 3535 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). , KM# 484.16 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	Norwich mint; later harp, small crowns		0%
1696 y											Sp# 3525 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). , KM# 484.7 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	York mint; early harp, large crowns		5%
1696 Y											Sp# 3526 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). , KM# 484.6 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	York mint; early harp, large crowns		0.8%
1697					$ 27	$ 27	$ 59				Sp# 3531 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). , KM# 484.12 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	no mintmark, later harp, small crowns		28%
1697 B											Sp# 3528 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). , KM# 484.9 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	Bristol mint; later harp, large crowns		1.9%
1697 B											Sp# 3532 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). , KM# 484.13 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	Bristol mint; later harp, small crowns		0.8%
1697 C											Sp# 3529 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). , KM# 484.10 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	Chester mint; later harp, large crowns		3%
1697 C											Sp# 3533 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). , KM# 484.14 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	Chester mint; later harp, small crowns		1.1%
1697 E											Sp# 3530 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). , KM# 484.11 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	Exeter mint; later harp, large crowns		1.1%
1697 E											Sp# 3534 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). , KM# 484.15 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	Exeter mint; later harp, small crowns		1.5%
1697 N											Sp# 3535 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). , KM# 484.16 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	Norwich mint; later harp, small crowns		3%
1697 y											Sp# 3536 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). , KM# 484.17 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	York mint; later harp, small crowns		0.8%

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Numista Rarity index: 28

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Bullion value: USD 6.49

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Actual silver weight: 0.089 oz

Current silver price: 72.73 USD/oz (see silver price )

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Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232617 Lot 64240	16 Apr 2026	Undetermined	AU (NGC AU55)	USD 183.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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