1/2 Crown - William III 1st bust, large shields, ordinary harp

€174,143.00
IssuerEngland
Year1696-1697
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Crown (1/8)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925) (Chester mint)
Weight15.05 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3489, KM#491.9
Obverse descriptionFirst laureate and draped bust of King William III right, legend around, mint letter below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGVLIELMVS• III•DEI•GRA C
(Translation: William the Third by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion, divided date above, legend around.  Note: large shields
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMAG• BR•FRA• ET•HIB• REX•16 97•
(Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
EdgeRegnal year in Latin
Mint
Mintage1696 C - OCTAVO -
1697 C - NONO -
Catalog ID4218486190
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