1 Shilling - William and Mary (1692–1693)
Circulating version: 1692 Ireland Halfpenny - William and Mary
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1692–1693 |
| Denomination | 1 Shilling |
| Face value | 5p |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (925/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 6.000g · 0.1784 t oz |
| Diameter | 25.0mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 3437 |
Conjoined laureate and draped busts of King William and Queen Mary right, legend around.
GVLIELMUS·ET·MARIA·DEI·GRATIA·
Crowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion with royal cyphers and date numerals in angles, legend around.
MAG·BR FR·ET·HI· REX·ET REGINA· WM WM WM WM 1693
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The 1692 1 Shilling - William and Mary is a circulating 1 shilling coin issued from 1692 to 1693, struck in 92.5% silver. It weighs 6g and measures 25mm across. Reverse design: Crowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion with royal cyphers and date numerals in angles, legend around.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
Common questions
How much is the 1692 1 Shilling - William and Mary worth?
No verified sale of the 1692 1 Shilling - William and Mary has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth about £7.55 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1692 1 Shilling - William and Mary different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1692 Ireland Halfpenny - William and Mary, not the coin found in change. At 6g of 92.5% silver it is lighter than the 6.7g copper circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1692 1 Shilling - William and Mary?
Check the weight 6g and diameter 25mm and the metal (92.5% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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