½ Penny - William and Mary

1694 year


Copper	10.8 g	30 mm

Description

Issuer	England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Ruling authority	William III, Mary II (1689-1694)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Year	1694
Value	½ Penny (1⁄480)
Currency	Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition	Copper
Weight	10.8 g
Diameter	30 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	1 August 1969
Updated	2024-10-08

References

Numista	N#12960
Rarity index	38%

Reverse

Seated figure of Britannia left with olive branch in raised right hand, spear in left, shield bearing the Union flag resting at left, legend around, date in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRITAN NIA
1694

Engraver: John Roettier

Edge

Plain

Comment

House of Stuart restored (1660-1714), William and Mary (1689-94), legend error varieties exist.

The standard weight for these pieces was 42 to the pound avoirdupois (8/21 ounce or 166.7 grains each).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1694 William and Mary ½ Penny coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in England. The coin was issued during the reign of William III and Mary II, who ruled jointly as co-monarchs from 1689 until Mary's death in 1694. This period saw significant changes in the English economy, including the introduction of new coinage and the establishment of the Bank of England. The ½ Penny coin, made of copper, was a common denomination during this time and was used for everyday transactions. Despite its small value, the coin is now highly sought after by collectors due to its historical significance and rarity.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1694		-	-	-	-	-	-

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