1/2 Penny - William and Mary

€55,819.00
IssuerEngland
Year1691-1692
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionBimetallic: copper centre in tin ring (copper plug)
Weight10.8 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)John Roettier
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3449, KM#475.2
Obverse descriptionLaureate and cuirassed conjoined busts of King William and Queen Mary right, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGVLIELMVS ET MARIA
(Translation: William and Mary)
Reverse descriptionSeated figure of Britannia left with olive branch in raised right hand, spear in left, shield bearing the Union flag resting at left, legend around, date in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRITAN NIA 1692
EdgeDate
Mint
Mintage1691  - -
1692  - -
Catalog ID8881659600
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