1698/7 Half-Crown – William III Overdate

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The 1698/7 Half-Crown - William III, 8 over 7 Overdate

Silver halfcrown of William III, 1698 and overdate 8 over 7. The overdate greatly increases the price. Diameter 34mm, weighing 14.84g. SCBC 3494.

The Reverse shows crowned shields of England, Scotland, France and Ireland. In centre is the arms of Nassau. Legend is MAG BR FR ET HIB REX ET 1698, date divided and the 8 is struck over a 7.

Overdates like this are not errors, but rather a deliberate alteration by the Mint, maybe because they don't want the expense of a new die or to finish a batch after a die has broken. Although overdating has been used on several coins and years it is still rare.

The edge has a raised legend: + DECVS ET TVTAMEN ANNO REGNI DECIMO

The Obverse is the first bust of a draped King William III facing right. William is shown in Latin as GVLIELMVS. Legend is: GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA.

Image credit: Museums Victoria.
 
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1698. See Coins and Events of 1698
Monarch/Ruler: William III (1694-1702)
Category: Half-Crowns. See more Half-Crown coins and see which Half-Crown coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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