Summary
Copper coin; Denomination: Halfpenny
Royal Mint, London
William III (1694-1702)
Obverse Description
Laureate bust of William III wearing armour facing right, around, GVLIELMVS TERTIVS
Reverse Description
Britannia seated left holding an olive branch, right hand resting on knee, and spear her left arm; resting at right, a shield; around, BRITANNIA; in exergue,1700.
Edge Description
Plain
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), George McArthur, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1700 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Previous Collection
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
29 mm (Outside Diameter), 9.249 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Thesis] Lugton, Mary E. 1989. George McArthur of Maldon: his Life and his Book Collection.
[Catalogue] Morrison, Ian. 2003. The Baker of Maldon.
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3556 Pages
