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

Engraver:John Roettier

Edge: Milled

Comments

House of Stuart Restored (1660-1714), William III (1694-1702), First bust.

The standard weight of this coin was 3/31 troy ounce or 46.5 grains.