England ½ Penny - William III, 1695 – 1698

1st issue

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country England England
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1695 – 1698
Ruler William III (1694–1702)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 10.8
Diameter (mm) 28.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from England. Issued from 1695 to 1698. Struck in Copper. Measures 28.5 mm and weighs 10.8 g.

Obverse
Laureate and cuirassed bust of King William III right, legend around. (William the Third)
Reverse
Seated 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.
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vg f vf Comment Frequency
1698  — — — — 20%
1697  — € 19,00 € 19,00 € 63,00 45%
1696  — — — — 25%
1695  — — — — 19%

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