The 1690 Silver Penny - William and MaryOnly silver pennies were struck in the reign of William and Mary, copper coins only extended up to halfpennies. The 1690 Penny varied from the 1689 Penny by having legend broken by the bust (before it was continuous). Minted at the Tower Mint in London. Sterling (0.925) silver. SCBC: 3445.
The Obverse shows the conjoined bust of William and Mary. Legend is "GVLIELMVS. ET. MARIA. D.G.". meaning "William and Mary by the Grace of God".
The Reverse shows a crowned "1" with date above. In those days the small silver coins had the same design as the Maundy coins. Legend is "MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. ET. REGINA" showing that William and Mary were King and Queen of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland.
This coin was graded as MS64.Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: Not known
SCBC: 3445
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1690. See Coins and Events of 1690
Monarch/Ruler: William and Mary (1689-1694)
Category: Penny. See more Penny coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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