Coin
½ Penny - William and Mary (1692) — Ireland
Ireland • 1692 • Sp#6597, KM# 109
Overview
A copper ½ Penny standard circulation coin of Ireland, struck during the co-reign of King William III and Queen Mary II. The obverse depicts the sovereigns' heads, while the reverse shows a crowned harp. Issued in 1692, this specific variant is noted with the lettering 'GRLTIL'.
Specifications
- Country
- Ireland
- Year
- 1692
- Composition
- Copper
- Weight
- 6.7 g
- Diameter
- 25 mm
- Thickness
- 1 mm
- Shape
- Round
- References
- Sp#6597, KM# 109
- Issuer
- Ireland
Design details
Obverse
Sovereigns' heads with lettering on edges. Script: Latin Lettering: GVLIELMUS.ET.MARIA.DEI.GRATIA
Reverse
Crowned harp, date on two sides of crown, lettering on edges. Script: Latin Lettering: MAG BR FR ET HIB REX ET REGINA 1693
Collector insights
- Series context: Part of the Standard circulation coins series — collectors typically assemble full-year date runs, so single years within an established series carry demand beyond raw mintage.
- Catalogue reference: Listed as
Sp#6597, KM# 109. Use this reference code when cross-checking auction archives, dealer inventories, and standard printed catalogues.
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