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1 Farthing - William III Proof
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | William III (1694-1702) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1695-1700 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#27952 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia facing left, holding trident in left hand, olive branch in raised right hand, shield with Union flag resting at left, legend and date around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BRITAN NIA·1698
Comment
House of Stuart Restored (1660-1714), William III (1694-1702).Interesting fact
The 1 Farthing coin from William III's reign (1695-1700) is interesting because it was the first coin to feature a portrait of the monarch facing left, which was a departure from the traditional right-facing portraits seen on previous coins. This change in orientation was likely done to distinguish William III's coins from those of his predecessor, James II, who had faced right on his coins. This design change was a significant departure from the norm and marked a new era in coin design.
