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
