1 Farthing - William and Mary small busts

€160,020.00
IssuerEngland
Year1689
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Farthing (1⁄960)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionBimetallic: copper centre in tin ring (copper plug)
Weight5.4 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to31 December 1869
Reference(s) Sp#3450, KM#465
Obverse descriptionSmall conjoined draped busts of King William and Queen Mary facing right, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGVLIELMVS ET MARIA
(Translation: William and Mary)
Reverse descriptionSeated 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 scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRITAN NIA 1689
Edge
Mint
Mintage1689  - -
1689  - 1689 in exergue, 1690 on edge -
Catalog ID1600562260
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