Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Halfcrown
Royal Mint, London
William III (1694-1702)
Octavo. This coin has been gilded and holed
Obverse Description
Laureate bust of the King facing right; around, GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA. This coin has been gilded and holed.
Reverse Description
Crowned shields of England, Scotland, France and Ireland forming a cross shape around the arms of Nassau at the centre; around, MAG BR FR ET HIB REX ET 1696, the date being divided by the crown over the shield of England.
Edge Description
The raised legend, + DECVS ET TVTAMEN ANNO REGNI OCTAVO
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
1696 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Category
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
34 mm (Outside Diameter), 14.546 g (Weight)
holed
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3475 Pages
