1/2 Crown - William III 1st bust, large shields, early harp

€127,638.00
IssuerEngland
Year1696
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/2 Crown (1/8)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight15.05 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3481, KM#491.1
Obverse descriptionFirst laureate and draped bust of King William III right, legend around.  Note: no mint letter below
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGVLIELMVS · III · DEI · GRA ·
(Translation: William the Third by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion, divided date above, legend around.  Note: large shields, early harp
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMAG BR·FRA ET·HIB REX·16 96·
(Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
EdgeRegnal year in Latin
Mint
Mintage1696  - OCTAVO -
1696  - plain edge Proof -
Catalog ID6361364070
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