1696 Great Britain Crown PCGS VF Details
Item #TC-0028 | 1696 Great Britain Crown PCGS VF Details
Mint: London
Ruler/Period: King William III
Grade: VF Details
For details and population on this coin from PCGS, click on the serial number here: 55402030
Description: A wonderful example! What sets this piece apart from other British crowns is that this coin was made into a memento piece, likely for a loved one who passed away in 1764. The reverse has been engraved with the name of the individual and the year it was done. These pieces come up occasionally and demand a premium due to this engraving. Engraving coins for the passing of a loved one was very common practice in the UK in the Georgian and Victorian eras.
Obverse
Third laureate and draped bust of King William III right, legend around.
Note: straight breastplate or drapery
Script: Latin
Lettering: GVLIELMVS · III · DEI · GRA ·
Translation: William the Third by the Grace of God
Engraver: James Roettier
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion, divided date above, legend around.
Note: first harp in left shield
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG BR·FRA ET·HIB REX·16 96·
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
In stock
$1,750.00
