The 1696 Half Crown - William IIIThe Reverse is crowned cruciform shields around a central lion.
There are several variations of this coin and it was also minted at several local mints, such as Bristol, Chester, Exeter, Norwich and York. The mint letter is below the neck (and is quite large).
Proofs are very rare.
The Obverse shows a laureate and draped bust of King William III.On the coin William III is written in Latin form as Gulielmus III.
The edge shows the regnal year in latin words, and maybe some other text.
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1696. See Coins and Events of 1696
Monarch/Ruler: William III (1694-1702)
Category: Half-Crowns. See more Half-Crowns coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1696 William III Silver Half Crown Coin £ 286.70 |
 | 1696 William III Silver Crown Coin £ 207.66 |
 | 1696 Half Crown William III 925 Sterling Silver Coin Not Scrap £ 94.00 |
 | 1696 Crown William III British Silver Coin £ 149.00 |
 | 1696 Crown William III Silver Coin £ 215.00 |
 | 1696 Silver HALF CROWN Coin King William III (1694-02) (14.52grams) ESC 522 £ 159.99 |
 | 1697 King William III Silver Half-Crown Early Milled Coin, 34mm 14.58g S3487 £ 76.00 |
 | 1697 William III Silver Half Crown Coin £ 156.70 |
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