English Half Pence Coin (UA 2009.251), 1694

Containers:
Artifacts Box 522
Scope and content:

Scope and Contents

One copper English half pence coin that was found in Williamsburg, Virginia. The obverse of the coin contains a representation of King William III and Mary II with the phrase "Gulielmus Et Maria" surrounding the busts. The reverse of the coin features a woman siting in a chair with a shield and spear. On one side of the reverse is written "Britain" and on the other side is "NIA." The coin is approximately 1in. in diameter and is in poor condition with evidence of erosion and heavy wear. Gift of William E. Bozarth.

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
400 Landrum Drive
PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
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