½ Penny - William III 1st issue (1695–1698)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1695–1698 |
| Denomination | ½ Penny |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.800g |
| Diameter | 28.5mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Rev. artist | John (Jan) Roettiers |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 3554 |
Laureate and cuirassed bust of King William III right, legend around.
GVLIELMVS TERTIVS
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.
BRITANNIA 1697
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The 1695 Halfpenny - William III 1st issue is a circulating ½ penny coin issued from 1695 to 1698, struck in copper. It weighs 10.8g and measures 28.5mm across. Reverse design: 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.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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Check the weight 10.8g and diameter 28.5mm and the metal (copper) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
