Copper alloy 1/2 penny of William III of England, England (London), 1695 - 1701. 1943.70.2

Physical Description

• Axis: 0

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 9.12
  • Diameter (in mm): 29

Typological Description

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 1695 - 1701
• Denomination: 1/2 penny
• Material: Copper alloy

• Authority

  • Dynasty: Orange-Nassau
  • Authority: William III of England

• Geographic

  • Mint: London
  • Region: British Isles
  • Locality: England

• Obverse

  • Legend: GVLIELMVS
  • Type: bust of William III

• Reverse

  • Legend: BRITANNIA (date)
  • Type: Britannia std.l. on globe, holding sprig, spear and shield

Findspot Description

Findspot

• Findspot: Staten Island

References

• Reference: P 638-654

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1943.70.2
• Department: Modern
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

• Provenance

  • George H. Clapp

Notes

• With note: "Dug up on Staten Id., N.Y. many years ago. I think I have had them at least 50 years. GHC"; the low weight indicates these are probably counterfeits

Rights

• CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
• License: Public Domain Mark (images)
• Rights: No Copyright - United States