{"product_id":"1694-halfpenny-vf-2","title":"1694 HALFPENNY ( VF )","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"25\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"25\"\u003e1694 HALFPENNY ( VF )\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"319\"\u003eA scarce and highly collectable 1694 copper halfpenny from the reign of William III and Mary II, graded Very Fine (VF). This attractive late 17th-century British coin features the iconic conjoined busts of William and Mary on the obverse, with Britannia seated holding a spear on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"621\"\u003eThe obverse legend \u003cem data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"360\"\u003eGVLIELMVS ET MARIA\u003c\/em\u003e surrounds the royal portraits, while the reverse displays Britannia seated left with the date \u003cem data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"461\"\u003e1694\u003c\/em\u003e clearly visible below. Despite over three centuries of age, this example retains strong detail throughout, particularly in the main devices, legends, and date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"894\"\u003eThe coin displays an appealing dark brown aged copper tone with honest circulation wear consistent with the VF grade. A desirable piece of early milled British copper coinage and an excellent addition to any collection of Stuart, pre-decimal, or historical British coins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"915\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lzs17b\" data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"928\"\u003eYear: 1694\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6tdnze\" data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"954\"\u003eDenomination: Halfpenny\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ehaqfp\" data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"987\"\u003eMonarch: William III \u0026amp; Mary II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pxmj3e\" data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003eGrade: VF (Very Fine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bb4pco\" data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003eMetal: Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rnm7zt\" data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eWeight: Approx. 9–10 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4u3yod\" data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eDiameter: Approx. 28–29mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ahp3g4\" data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003eCountry: Great Britain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5qp6hy\" data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eReverse Design: Britannia seated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2nkxm3\" data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eObverse Design: Conjoined busts of William \u0026amp; Mary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1321\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAn increasingly sought-after early British copper issue with strong historical significance and excellent collector appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cambridgeshire Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57213586342261,"sku":null,"price":315.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0165\/3024\/3648\/files\/1694-halfpenny-vf-halfpennycambridgeshire-coins-9998713.png?v=1779348570","url":"https:\/\/www.cambridgeshirecoins.com\/products\/1694-halfpenny-vf-2","provider":"Cambridgeshire Coins ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}