The 1698 Halfcrown - William IIISilver halfcrown of William III. Diameter 34mm, weighing 14.8g. SCBC 3494.
The Obverse is the first bust of a draped King William III, facing right. William's name is shown in Latin as GVLIELMVS. Legend is: "GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA" (William III by the Grace of God).
The edge has a raised legend: "+ DECVS ET TVTAMEN ANNO REGNI" and then the regnal year of either OCTAVO, DECIMO or UNDECIMO.
Some 1698 crowns are 8 over 7 Overdates, see The 1698/7 Half-Crown - William III, 8 over 7 Overdate.
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. Note in 1698 the shields were modified to become slightly squarer at the base.Image credit: M J Hughes Coins
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1698. See Coins and Events of 1698
Monarch/Ruler: William III (1694-1702)
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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