British Half Crown, 1689

Scope and content:

British Half Crown. Would have been worth 2 and 1/2 Shillings. This particular half crown dates from 1689, meaning that it was issued by the same monarchs that granted the College its Charter. The obverse of the coin displays the double profiles of William and Mary. The profilesd are framed by the words "GVLIELMVS ET MARIA DEI GRATIA", [WIllian and Mary, by the Grace of God]. The reverse of the coin features the coat of arms of the British Royal Familly surrounded by the words "89 MAG BR FR ET HIB REX ET REGINA" [(16)89 of Magna Britannia, Francia, and Hibernia (Ireland) King and Queen]. 1.75". Gift of a former English English Student in 1948/1949; received through post by librarian Robert H. Land. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5766122718/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 2008.317

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College of William and Mary
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