© narracan coins
© narracan coins
½ Penny - William III 3rd 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 | 1699-1701 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.8 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#20920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 33% |
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.
Note: right hand down.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITAN NIA ·
1700
Engraver: John Roettier
Edge
Plain
Comment
House of Stuart restored (1660-1714), William III (1694-1702), Third issue (1699-1701).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
The ½ Penny coin was minted during a time of great economic change in England. The country was transitioning from a silver-based currency to a copper-based currency, and the ½ Penny coin was one of the first coins to be made entirely of copper. This change in material was significant because it marked a shift towards a more affordable and accessible currency for the general population.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1699 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (3rd issue) 1699-1701 coin.
