½ Penny - William III 2nd issue (1698–1699)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1698–1699 |
| Denomination | ½ Penny |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.800g |
| Diameter | 28.0mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 3555 |
Laureate and cuirassed bust of King William III right, legend around.
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Seated figure of Britannia left, spear in left hand, olive branch in right, shield bearing the Union flag resting on left, legend and date around. Note: right hand up.
BRITANNIA 1698
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The 1698 Halfpenny - William III 2nd issue is a circulating ½ penny coin issued from 1698 to 1699, struck in copper. It weighs 10.8g and measures 28mm 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 and date around. Note: right hand up.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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Check the weight 10.8g and diameter 28mm and the metal (copper) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
