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

€224,715.00
IssuerEngland
Year1696-1697
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Crown (1/8)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925) (Exeter mint)
Weight14.95 g
Dimensions32.3 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to31 December 1969
Reference(s) Sp#3490, KM#491.10
Obverse descriptionFirst laureate and draped bust of King William III right, legend around, mint letter below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGVLIELMVS · III · DEI · GRA · E
(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, ordinary harp
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMAG BR·FRA ET·HIB REX·16 97·
(Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
EdgeYear of reign in Latin and motto
Mint
Mintage1696 E - NONO -
1696 E - OCTAVO -
1697 E - E over C or B -
1697 E - NONO -
1697 E - OCTAVO -
Catalog ID5400620270
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