1689 William and Mary Half Crown S 3434

Description

1689 Half Crown William and Mary

S3434

Obverse

First laureate conjoined busts of King William and Queen Mary right, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GVLIELMVS · ET · MARIA · DEI · GRATIA

Translation: William and Mary by the Grace of God

Reverse

Quartered shield of arms with crown above dividing date, legend around.

Note: 1st reverse, English and French arms single shields

Script: Latin

Lettering: MAG·BR·FR·ET·HIB·REX·ET·REGINA·1689·

Translation: King and Queen of Great Britain France and Ireland