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½ Crown - William III 1st bust; Norwich
| 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 | 1696-1697 |
| Value | ½ Crown (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 15.05 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#53606 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion, divided date above, legend around.
NOTE: large shields, ordinary harp
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 97·
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Edge
Regnal year in Latin
Lettering: NONO
Translation: Ninth
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 15/31 troy ounce or 232.3 grains.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare error, known as the "Norwich Bust" error, where the king's bust is depicted facing the opposite direction than usual. This error was caused by a mis-strike during the minting process and is highly sought after by collectors.
