William and Mary Coins (1689 - 1694)

Discover William and Mary Coins from 1689 to 1694, featuring all official British coinage issued during the joint reign of King William III and Queen Mary II. This category includes circulating and ceremonial coins from The Royal Mint struck during one of the most important constitutional periods in British history, covering gold, silver, copper, Maundy, proof, specimen, and certified graded issues. From historic gold Guineas and silver Crowns to rare joint-portrait coinage and early milled issues, William and Mary coins represent a unique and highly collectable chapter in late Stuart numismatics.

Britain’s Joint Monarchy Coinage Era

William III and Mary II became joint monarchs in 1689 following the Glorious Revolution, which saw the overthrow of King James II and the establishment of a constitutional monarchy in Britain. Their reign marked a major turning point in British political and monetary history, and the coinage issued during this period reflects that transformation through distinctive dual-portrait designs and evolving milled coin production.

This category includes all British coins issued under William and Mary between 1689 and 1694, including circulation strikes, Maundy money, proof issues, and gold and silver collector coinage. Denominations 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 famous conjoined busts of William and Mary, one of the most distinctive obverse designs ever used on British coinage. Silver denominations commonly feature crowned cruciform shields and royal cyphers, while gold Guineas from the reign remain especially desirable among collectors of Stuart-era precious metal coinage. Rare varieties, overdates, and edge-lettered issues are particularly sought after.

The reign also coincided with important monetary reform and preparation for the Great Recoinage of 1696, which would modernise British coin production. Surviving examples of William and Mary coinage are therefore highly valued for both their historical significance and scarcity, especially in high grades.

Why Collect William and Mary Coins?

William and Mary Coins (1689–1694) remain highly sought after because of:

• Features the only joint-monarch portrait coinage in British history
• Covers the historic Glorious Revolution period
• Includes gold Guineas and silver Crown-sized denominations
• Features classic late Stuart milled coin designs
• Includes rare overdates and edge-lettered varieties
• Strong links to constitutional and monetary reform in Britain
• Popular with Stuart and British coin collectors worldwide

Explore William and Mary 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
• Joint portrait William and Mary coinage
• Maundy silver sets and ceremonial issues
• Overdate and variety coins
• Proof and specimen issues
• Certified PCGS and NGC graded coins

Buy William and Mary Coins with Confidence

At The London Coin Company , all William and Mary 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 constitutional transformation during the Glorious Revolution, William and Mary Coins offer a unique combination of royal heritage, historical significance, and enduring numismatic appeal.