© ZacUK
© ZacUK
½ Penny - William III 2nd issue
| Copper | 10.8 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | William III (1694-1702) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1698-1699 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.8 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#62074 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia left, spear in left hand, olive branch in right, shield bearing the Union flag resting on left, legend and date around.
Note: right hand up.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BRITANNIA 1698
Edge
Plain
Comment
House of Stuart restored (1660-1714), William III (1694-1702), Second issue (1698-99).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 (2nd issue) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic turmoil in England. The coin was issued in 1698-1699, during the reign of William III, who was facing a severe financial crisis due to the ongoing war with France. To address this crisis, the government introduced a new coinage system, which included the ½ penny coin, to help stabilize the economy. Despite the challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the English people during difficult times.
