CVC & Collectables presents the 1697 England 6 Pence, struck during the reign of King William III at the Tower Mint in London. This small silver denomination is a classic example of early milled coinage from the post-Restoration period. Certified MS 63 by NGC, this piece features well-struck legends, attractive luster, and impressive preservation for a silver coin now over 325 years old.
Coin Highlights:
- Country: England
- Monarch: William III (reigned 1689–1702)
- Date: 1697
- Denomination: Sixpence (6 Pence)
- Mint: Tower Mint, London
- Composition: .925 Sterling Silver
- Weight: ~3 g
- Diameter: ~21 mm
- Grade: NGC MS 63
- Edge: Milled (reeded)
- Reference: KM#496.1
Obverse: Draped and laureate bust of King William III facing right. Legend: GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA (William III by the Grace of God)
Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields with coats of arms of England, Scotland, Ireland, and France. Center features the royal cross of the Order of the Garter. Legend: MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1697 (King of Great Britain, France, and Ireland)
Collectibility:
This NGC MS 63-certified example ranks among the finest survivors of the 1697 sixpence. High-grade William III coinage is increasingly scarce, especially in smaller silver denominations like the sixpence.Find more alike here!
A perfect choice for collectors of:
- Early milled British coinage
- William III issues
- 17th-century silver coins
- NGC-certified English type coins
