1 Farthing - William and Mary large busts

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Issuer	England
Year	1690-1692
Type	Standard circulation coin
Value	1 Farthing (1⁄960)
Currency	Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition	Bimetallic: copper centre in tin ring (copper plug)
Weight	5.4 g
Dimensions	24 mm
Thickness
Shape and Technique	Round
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to	31 December 1869
Reference(s)	Sp#3451, KM#466.1

Obverse description	Large conjoined cuirassed busts of King William and Queen Mary facing right, legend around.
Obverse script	Latin
Obverse lettering	GVLIELMVS ET MARIA (Translation: William and Mary)
Reverse description	Seated figure of Britannia facing left, spear in left hand, olive branch in right, shield with Union flag resting at left, legend around, date in exergue.
Reverse script	Latin
Reverse lettering	BRITAN NIA. 1690
Edge	Plain
Mint
Mintage	1690 - - 1691 - - 1692 - -
Catalog ID	8865633950
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