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

€12,969.00
IssuerEngland
Year1698-1701
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)Obverse: James Roettier
Reverse: John Roettier
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3494, KM#492.2
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 central Nassau lion, divided date above, legend around.  Note: modified large shields (see below)
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMAG BR·FRA ET·HIB REX·16 98·
(Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
EdgeRegnal year in Latin
Mint
Mintage1698  - DECIMO -
1699  - VNDECIMO -
1700  - DVODECIMO -
1701  - TREDECIMO -
Catalog ID7297958650
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