+
-
Half-crown
A half-crown. Obverse: Bust of King William III in a wig (Right) defaced. Legend: 'GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA'. Inscribed: 'A.R.', a star between the letters, below, 'B.1778.'. Reverse: engraved on a smooth surface a port broadside view of a third-rate, sails furled. Inscription below, '1765'.
For more information about using images from our Collection, please contact RMG Images.
Object Details
| ID: | MEC1636 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Engraved commemorative coin - half-crown |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 1778 |
| People: | King William III |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 33 mm |
Your Request
If an item is shown as “offsite”, please allow eight days for your order to be processed. For further information, please contact Archive staff:
Email: library@rmg.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 8312 6516 (during Library opening hours)
Click “Continue” below to continue processing your order with the Library team.