1/2 Guinea - William III early harp

€53,607.00
IssuerEngland
Year1695-1696
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Guinea (1/2)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold (.917)
Weight4.19 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3467, KM#487.2
Obverse descriptionLaureate bust of King William III right, legend around, elephant and castle below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGVLIELMVS· III·DEI·GRA·
(Translation: William the Third by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.  Note: early harp
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 96·
(Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
EdgeDiagonal reeding
Mint
Mintage1695  - -
1696  - -
Catalog ID1254179360
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