Coin

½ Penny - William and Mary (1692) — Ireland

Ireland • 1692 • Sp#6597, KM# 109

½ Penny - William and Mary (1692) — Ireland

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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