| 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 |
| Comments |