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

€1.00
IssuerEngland
Year1696-1697
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Crown (1/8)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight15.05 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3487, KM#491.7
Obverse descriptionFirst laureate and draped bust of King William III right, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGVLIELMVS· III·DEI·GRA
(Translation: William the Third by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned cruciform shields around cental 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)
EdgeRegnal year in Latin
Mint
Mintage1696  - OCTAVO -
1697  - NONO -
Catalog ID7236275830
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