½ Crown - William III 1st bust small shields (1696)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1696 |
| 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 / DECVS ET TVTAMEN ANNO REGNI OCTAVO |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 3475 |
First laureate and draped bust of King William III right, legend around. Mint letter may be present below bust.
GVLIELMVS· III·DEI·GRA
Crowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion, divided date above, legend around. NOTE: small shields.
MAG BR·FRA ET·HIB REX·1696·
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The 1696 Half Crown - William III 1st bust – small shields is a circulating ½ crown coin, struck in 92.5% silver. It weighs 15.05g and measures 34mm across. Reverse design: Crowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion, divided date above, legend around. NOTE: small shields.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1696 Half Crown - William III 1st bust – small shields worth?
No verified sale of the 1696 Half Crown - William III 1st bust – small shields 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 1696 Half Crown - William III 1st bust – small shields?
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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