Description
1697 King William III silver Sixpence First Bust UK coin
Obverse
First laureate and draped bust of King William III right, legend around.
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)
Lettering: MAG·BR·FRA·ET·HIB REX·16 96·
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland