1/2 Penny - William and Mary cuirassed busts

€1.00
IssuerEngland
Year1690
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionBimetallic: copper centre in tin ring (copper plug)
Weight10.8 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3448, KM#475.1
Obverse descriptionLarge laureate and cuirassed conjoined busts of King William and Queen Mary right, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGVLIELMVS ET MARIA
(Translation: William and Mary)
Reverse descriptionSeated figure of Britannia left with olive branch in raised right hand, spear in left, shield bearing the Union flag resting at left, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRITAN NIA
EdgeDate on edge
Mint
Mintage1690  - -
Catalog ID6191397510
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