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1/2 Crown - William III 1st bust, large shields, ordinary harp
Issuer | England |
Year | 1696-1697 |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | 1/2 Crown (1/8) |
Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
Composition | Silver (.925) (Exeter mint) |
Weight | 14.95 g |
Dimensions | 32.3 mm |
Thickness | 1.5 mm |
Shape and Technique | Round
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Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Engraver(s) | |
In circulation to | 31 December 1969 |
Reference(s) | Sp#3490, KM#491.10 |
Obverse description | First laureate and draped bust of King William III right, legend around, mint letter below. |
Obverse script | Latin |
Obverse lettering | GVLIELMVS · III · DEI · GRA ·
E (Translation: William the Third by the Grace of God) |
Reverse description | Crowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion, divided date above, legend around. Note: large shields, ordinary harp |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | MAG
BR·FRA ET·HIB REX·16 97· (Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland) |
Edge | Year of reign in Latin and motto |
Mint | |
Mintage | 1696 E - NONO - 1696 E - OCTAVO - 1697 E - E over C or B - 1697 E - NONO - 1697 E - OCTAVO -
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Catalog ID | 5400620270 |
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