Description
Denomination: Silver shilling
Period: Stuart, William of Orange
Date: Coin dated 1696, pendant added after 1967
Origin: Chester mint
Condition: Coin about fine, mounted in an engraved pendant and chain, VF – inscribed TREASURE FROM ASSOCIATION 1707
Obverse: Profile bust of William, right, C below (Chester) GVILIELMVS III DEI GRATIA
Reverse: Cruciform arms, MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX
Size and Weight: Total 16.35g, diameter of coin in pendant 26mm
References: Spink 3499, see Sotheby’s sale of ‘Treasure Recovered from the site of HMS Association’, London, 1969
Features and Provenance:
William of Orange became king of Britain after the Glorious revolution, deposing James II. He co-ruled with his wife Mary II from 1689. When Mary sadly died in 1694 he continued alone until 1702.
Condition Summary. This varies with the age of coin and there are grades between
Uncirculated (U). As struck with no traces of wear
Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear. all parts of legend etc present. visible and clear
Very Fine (VF). Some signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief. all parts of legend etc present. but maybe worn
Fine (F). Wear on the coin and parts of legend etc may be missing or not visible
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