1/2 Guinea - William III early harp

Issuer England
Year 1695-1696
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Guinea (1/2)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Gold (.917)
Weight 4.19 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3467, KM#487.2
Obverse description Laureate bust of King William III right, legend around, elephant and castle 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 with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around. Note: early harp
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 96·
(Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
Edge Diagonal reeding
Mint
Mintage 1695 - -
1696 - -
Numisquare ID 1254179360
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