4 Pence - William and Mary incl. Maundy

€2.00
IssuerEngland
Year1689-1694
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (1⁄60)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight2.0 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3439, Sp#3440, KM#471
Obverse descriptionConjoined laureate busts of King William and Queen Mary right, legend around.  Note: varieties with or without tie to wreaths (see below)
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGVLIELMVS · ET·MARIA·D·G
(Translation: William and Mary by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCentral crowned denomination with date above, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMAG·BR·FR·ET·HIB·REX·ET·REGINA·16 89· 4
(Translation: King and Queen of Great Britain France and Ireland)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1689  - KM#471.1 (sub-type varieties exist) -
1690  - KM#471.1 (no tie on wreath) -
1691  - KM#471.1 (no tie on wreath) overdate variety exists -
1692  - KM#471.2 (tie on wreath) overdate variety exists -
1693  - KM#471.2 (tie on wreath) overdate variety exists -
1694  - KM#471.1 (no tie on wreath) -
1694  - KM#471.2 (tie on wreath) -
Catalog ID9231850290
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