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½ Penny - William III 1st issue
| Copper | 10.8 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | William III (1694-1702) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1695-1698 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.8 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#90365 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 45% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia left, spear in left hand, olive branch in right, shield bearing the Union flag resting on left, legend around, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITAN NIA
1697
Engraver: John Roettier
Edge
Plain
Comment
House of Stuart restored (1660-1714), William III (1694-1702), First issue (1695-98), Copper halfpenny.Obverse and reverse 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 ½ Penny - William III (1st issue) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic turmoil in England, known as the "Great Recoinage" of 1696. This was a period of rapid inflation and currency devaluation, which led to the introduction of a new coinage system, including the ½ penny coin. Despite the economic challenges, the coin remains a valuable collector's item and a piece of British history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1697 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny - William III (1st issue) 1695-1698 coin.
