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½ Crown - William III 1st bust; modified large shields
| Silver (.925) | 15.05 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | William III (1694-1702) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1698-1701 |
| 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#12969 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion, divided date above, legend around.
Note: modified large shields (see below)
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG BR·FRA ET·HIB REX·16 98·
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Engraver: John Roettier
Edge
Regnal year in Latin
Lettering: DECIMO
Translation: Tenth
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 15/31 troy ounce or 232.3 grains.Modified large shields: Tops of shields are almost touching crowns, bottoms of shields are flatter and closer.
Varieties and errors exist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Crown - William III (1st bust; modified large shields) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in England. William III, also known as William of Orange, was the first Dutch-born monarch to rule England, and his reign marked the beginning of the House of Orange-Nassau. This coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 1689 to 1702, and features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of the time. The modified large shields on the coin were a new design element introduced during William's reign, and they symbolize the unity of the British and Dutch crowns under his rule.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1698 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Crown - William III (1st bust; modified large shields) 1698-1701 coin.
