1/2 Penny - William III 1st issue

€90,365.00
IssuerEngland
Year1695-1698
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionCopper
Weight10.8 g
Dimensions28.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)John Roettier
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3554, KM#A483.1
Obverse descriptionLaureate and cuirassed bust of King William III right, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGVLIELMVS TERTIVS
(Translation: William the Third)
Reverse descriptionSeated figure of Britannia left, spear in left hand, olive branch in right, shield bearing the Union flag resting on left, legend around, date in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRITAN NIA 1697
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1695  - -
1696  - -
1697  - -
1698  - -
Catalog ID1531715190
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