Obverse - First conjoined busts right, legend surrounding, GVLIELMVS. ET. MARIA. DEI. GRATIA, toothed border around rim both sides
Reverse - Second crowned quartered shield of arms with an escutcheon of the Lion of Nassau, caul only frosted with pearls on crown band, date either side of crown, legend surrounding with inverted N in last word, .MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. ET. REGINA., edge inscribed in raised letters, .+. DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. PRIMO
The Latin legends translate as on the obverse "William and Mary by the Grace of God," and abbreviated on the reverse as "King and Queen of Great Britain, France and Ireland." and additionally on the edge "An ornament and a safeguard, in the first year of the reign."
Attractively toned.
Specification
Specification | Value |
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Alloy | .925 Sterling Silver |
Weight | 15.05 g |
Diameter | 34.00mm |
Quality | Circulating |
Year | 1689 |
Specification | Value |
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Pure Metal Type | Silver |