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 branchin her right hand and spear in her left; resting at right, a shield; around, BRITANNIA; in exergue most of the date is off the flan but the top of a 9 can be seen. This type used between 1695 and 1698.
Edge Description
Plain
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
1695-1698 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
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), 8.81 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3554 Pages
