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Great Britain. Crown, 1696. S.3472; ESC-94; Dav-3782. William III. Obverse, third draped laureate bust of king right. GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA. Reverse; Crowned cruciform shields. Edge DECVS ET TVTAMEN ANNO REGNI OCTAVO ++ in raised letters. This uncirculated coin exhibits some of the light flan and metal flecking typical of the silver coinage of the period, but it is well struck and glistens with original mint luster under a light attractive amber tone. The third bust crowns are somewhat rarer in high grade than the first bust crowns of William III. NGC graded MS-64. WINGS. Estimate Value $2,000 - 2,400
* William III was descended from the ancient house of Nassau in Germany and was the great grandson of William the Silent, Prince of Orange, who became Stadtholder (or ruler) of the Netherlands in 1572. His mother, Maria Henrietta, was Charles I's daughter, making him James II's nephew. He would also marry James's daughter Mary. After James had become king of England, William was afraid that James would secure a Catholic majority in Parliament and he responded to an invitation from 7 English peers who became known as the 'Immortal Seven.' William invaded England in November 1688 and within eight weeks had succeeded in a bloodless coup. William and Mary occupied the throne, and the English Parliament determined that by fleeing the country James had effectively abdicated. William and his wife reigned as joint monarchs until her death from smallpox in 1694, and William III continued as sole monarch until his passing in 1702.
William III Crown pieces were made in just 4 years: 1695, 1696, 1697 and 1700.
* William III was descended from the ancient house of Nassau in Germany and was the great grandson of William the Silent, Prince of Orange, who became Stadtholder (or ruler) of the Netherlands in 1572. His mother, Maria Henrietta, was Charles I's daughter, making him James II's nephew. He would also marry James's daughter Mary. After James had become king of England, William was afraid that James would secure a Catholic majority in Parliament and he responded to an invitation from 7 English peers who became known as the 'Immortal Seven.' William invaded England in November 1688 and within eight weeks had succeeded in a bloodless coup. William and Mary occupied the throne, and the English Parliament determined that by fleeing the country James had effectively abdicated. William and his wife reigned as joint monarchs until her death from smallpox in 1694, and William III continued as sole monarch until his passing in 1702.
William III Crown pieces were made in just 4 years: 1695, 1696, 1697 and 1700.