This is a 1689 William and Mary half crown depicting the first reverse design.

The coin you receive may be different to the picture shown.

William and Mary were first cousins and married in 1677, when William was 27 and Mary was just 15. Mary's father, King James II, had converted to Catholicism. When his wife gave birth to a son, it meant Mary was no longer next in line for the throne and Protestants feared a Catholic King.

Protestant supporters encouraged William to invade England causing James II to exile to France. Mary and William were offered the role as joint monarchs by the English Parliament in 1689. They ruled side by side until Mary's death from smallpox in 1694.

Other variations of this crown are

FRA for FR
Caul only frosted, pearls
No frosting, pearls

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Edge Inscription

The edge is inscribed in raised letters

DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI PRIMO

Obverse

Conjoined busts of King William III, and Queen Mary II facing right. First busts type.
The obverse inscription reads:

GULIELMUS ET MARIA DEI GRATIA

Reverse

Large crown surmounting a quartered shield. The quarters contain a harp for Ireland, a lion rampant, three fleurs de lys and three lions.

In the centre is superimposed a shield shaped inescutcheon, also bearing a lion rampart, being the arms of Orange.

The reverse legend reads:

MAG BR FR ET HIB REX ET REGINA

Spink reference 3434.

Key Information

Product ID	6771
Stock Status	Out of Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Silver
Marsh Reference	3434
Issuing Monarch	William III (1688 - 1702) & Mary II (1688 - 1694)
Country	United Kingdom

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1689 William and Mary Silver Half Crown