½ Crown - William and Mary 1st busts 2nd shield (1689–1690)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1689–1690 |
| Denomination | ½ Crown |
| Face value | 12.5p |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (925/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 15.050g · 0.4476 t oz |
| Diameter | 34.0mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Regnal year in Latin: Regnal year in Latin / PRIMO |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 3435 |
First laureate conjoined busts of King William and Queen Mary right, legend around.
GVLIELMVS · ET · MARIA · DEI · GRATIA
Quartered shield of arms with crown above dividing date, legend around. Note: 2nd reverse, English and French arms quartered shields.
MAG·BR·FR·ET·HIB·REX·ET·REGINA·16 89·
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The 1689 Half Crown - William and Mary 1st busts – 2nd shield is a circulating ½ crown coin issued from 1689 to 1690, struck in 92.5% silver. It weighs 15.05g and measures 34mm across. Reverse design: Quartered shield of arms with crown above dividing date, legend around. Note: 2nd reverse, English and French arms quartered shields.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1689 Half Crown - William and Mary 1st busts – 2nd shield worth?
No verified sale of the 1689 Half Crown - William and Mary 1st busts – 2nd shield has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth about £18.94 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1689 Half Crown - William and Mary 1st busts – 2nd shield?
Check the weight 15.05g and diameter 34mm and the metal (92.5% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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