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½ Crown - William and Mary 1st busts; 2nd shield
| 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 |
| Years | 1689-1690 |
| 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 | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#53512 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms with crown above dividing date, legend around.
Note: 2nd reverse, English and French arms quartered 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 ½ Crown - William and Mary (1st busts; 2nd shield) 1689-1690 coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in England. The coin was issued during the joint reign of William III and Mary II, who were the first co-rulers of England and Scotland. This period saw significant political and economic changes, including the establishment of the Bank of England and the development of a new coinage system. The ½ Crown coin, which was worth half of a crown, was a significant denomination at the time and was widely used in trade and commerce.
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; 2nd shield) 1689-1690 coin.
