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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1935,0401.8200
Denomination
halfpenny
Description
Copper alloy coin with a plain edge.
(whole)
Bust of William III facing to the right, laureated and cuirassed. Laurel wreath with eight leaves in pairs with the tie-riband showing two loose ends which project clear of the hair. Traces of toothed border just inside outer rim.
(obverse)
Bust of William III facing to the right, laureated and cuirassed. Laurel wreath with eight leaves in pairs with the tie-riband showing two loose ends which project clear of the hair. Legend inscription along sides. Traces of toothed border just inside outer rim.
(reverse)
Producer name
Made by:
Royal Mint
Authority
Ruler:
William III, King of England
Production place
Minted in:
London (England)
Issued in:
England
Materials
copper alloy
Dimensions
Diameter:
31 millimetres
Weight:
10.530 grammes
Thickness:
2 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Peck 1970 / English copper, tin and bronze coins in the British Museum 1558-1958
(652)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
king/queen
plant
arms/armour
military costume
(?)
symbol
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
William III, King of England
Acquisition name
Bequeathed by:
Thomas Bryan Clarke-Thornhill
Acquisition date
1935
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
1935,0401.8200
C&M catalogue number
BC (Peck 1970)
(652)