Description
1696 William III Silver Halfcrown York Issue,
£225,
Nice Condition
Date: 1696
Condition: Nice
Mintage: Not precisely known, but considered rare
Design Description: Obverse features a laureate and draped bust of King William III with the Latin legend “GVLIELMVS III.DEI.GRA” and a lower case “y” below. Reverse shows crowned cruciform shields with a Lion of Nassau at the center and the Latin legend “MAG. BR.FRA. ET.HIB. REX”.
Spink Reference: 3486 KM Reference: ESC 528
Metal Content: 92.5% silver
Historical Information: This coin was minted during the reign of William III (1689-1702) and is part of the Great Recoinage of 1696, an attempt by the English Government to replace clipped and worn hammered silver coins with milled ones.
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