| Issuer | England |
| Year | 1696 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1/2 Crown (1/8) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (Exeter mint) |
| Weight | 15.05 g |
| Dimensions | 34 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | 31 December 1969 |
| Reference(s) | Sp#3484, KM#491.4 |
| Obverse description | First laureate and draped bust of King William III right, legend around, mint letter below. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | GVLIELMVS · III · DEI · GRA ·
E (Translation: William the Third by the Grace of God) |
| Reverse description | Crowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion, divided date above, legend around. Note: large shields, early harp |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | MAG
BR·FRA ET·HIB REX·16 96· (Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland) |
| Edge | Incuse legend amd year of reign in Latin |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1696 E - OCTAVO - |
| Catalog ID | 4053598130 |
| Comments |
