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

Issuer England
Year 1696
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Crown (1/8)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 15.05 g
Diameter 34 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3481, KM#491.1
Obverse description First laureate and draped bust of King William III right, legend around. Note: no mint letter below
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering GVLIELMVS · III · DEI · GRA ·
(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 Regnal year in Latin
Mint
Mintage 1696 - OCTAVO -
1696 - plain edge Proof -
Numisquare ID 6361364070
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