William III Coins (1694 - 1702)

Discover King William III Coins from 1694 to 1702, featuring all official British coinage issued during the sole reign of King William III following the death of Queen Mary II. This category includes circulating and ceremonial coins from The Royal Mint struck during the late Stuart era, covering gold, silver, copper, Maundy, proof, specimen, and certified graded issues. From classic gold Guineas and silver Crowns to rare Maundy sets and early milled copper coinage, King William III coins represent a pivotal period in British monetary and political history.

Britain’s Late Stuart Coinage Era

King William III, also known as William of Orange, ruled England, Scotland, and Ireland jointly with Queen Mary II from 1689 until her death in 1694, after which he ruled alone until 1702. His reign followed the Glorious Revolution and helped establish a constitutional monarchy in Britain, while British coinage continued under the traditional pre-decimal £sd monetary system of pounds, shillings, and pence.

This category includes all British coins issued under King William III between 1694 and 1702, including circulation strikes, Maundy money, proof issues, and gold and silver denominations. Coins issued during the reign included the farthing, halfpenny, sixpence, shilling, half crown, crown, guinea, half guinea, and five guineas.

Collectors can explore coins featuring the laureate and draped portrait of William III engraved by James Roettier and other engravers of the period. Silver coinage typically displays crowned cruciform shields with the Lion of Nassau at the centre, while gold Guineas and Half Guineas remain especially desirable among collectors of Stuart and early milled British coinage.

The reign is also known for important developments in British coin production following the Great Recoinage of 1696, which sought to replace heavily clipped hammered silver coinage with machine-struck milled issues. Many William III coins therefore survive in a wide range of varieties, minting styles, and edge inscriptions including OCTAVO and DVODECIMO edge lettering found on Crown pieces.

Maundy coinage from the reign remains especially popular, with surviving silver Maundy sets and individual denominations highly sought after for their rarity and ceremonial significance.

Why Collect King William III Coins?

King William III Coins (1694–1702) remain highly sought after because of:

• Covers Britain’s late Stuart and post-Glorious Revolution coinage era
• Includes gold Guineas, silver Crowns, and Maundy coinage
• Features classic cruciform shield and Nassau designs
• Includes important Great Recoinage-era milled coinage
• Features rare edge-lettered Crown varieties
• Strong links to constitutional and monetary reform in Britain
• Popular with Stuart and British coin collectors worldwide

Explore King William III Coinage

This category includes a wide range of British coin issues such as:

• Gold Guineas and Half Guineas
• Crowns, Half Crowns, and Shillings
• Sixpence and silver denominations
• Copper Halfpennies and Farthings
• Maundy silver sets and ceremonial issues
• OCTAVO and DVODECIMO Crown varieties
• Great Recoinage-era milled coinage
• Proof and specimen issues
• Certified PCGS and NGC graded coins

Buy King William III Coins with Confidence

At The London Coin Company , all King William III Coins are carefully sourced and authenticated for quality, rarity, and collectability. Whether you are building a Stuart coin collection, collecting historic Guineas and Crown pieces, or researching Britain’s post-Glorious Revolution monetary history, King William III Coins offer a unique combination of royal heritage, historical significance, and enduring numismatic appeal.