1/2 Crown - William III 1st bust, Norwich mint

€53,606.00
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
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3491, KM#491.11
Obverse descriptionFirst laureate and draped bust of King William II right, legend around, mint letter below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGVLIELMVS· III·DEI·GRA N
(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)
EdgeRegnal year in Latin
Mint
Mintage1696 N - OCTAVO -
1697 N - NONO -
Catalog ID4649420210
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