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½ Crown - William and Mary 1st busts; 1st shield
1689 year| Silver (.925) | 15.05 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | William III, Mary II (1689-1694) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1689 |
| Value | ½ Crown (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 15.05 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#12958 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms with crown above dividing date, legend around.
Note: 1st reverse, English and French arms single shields
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG·BR·FR·ET·HIB·REX·ET·REGINA·16 89·
Translation: King and Queen of Great Britain France and Ireland
Edge
Regnal year in Latin
Lettering: PRIMO
Translation: First
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 15/31 troy ounce or 232.3 grains.Several varieties exist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1689 William and Mary ½ Crown coin is that it features the first appearance of the iconic St. Edward's Crown on a British coin. This crown was used in the coronation of British monarchs and has become a symbol of the British monarchy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1689 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Crown - William and Mary (1st busts; 1st shield) 1689 coin.
