Date:1694
Description:
English copper farthing, 1694
Diameter 23mm
The obverse features the laureate busts of William and Mary facing right with William to the fore. The inscription reads 'GULIELMUS ET MARIA', Latin for 'William and Mary'. The reverse features Britannia seated and facing left. She holds a spear in her left arm which rests on a shield. In her right hand she holds an olive branch aloft. The inscription reads 'BRITANNIA'. The date below is obscured on this example by a pierced hole.
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English copper farthing, 1694 Diameter 23mm The obverse features the laureate busts of William and ...
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Donor ref:LEAMG : M469.1920.3 (66/16415)
Source: Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum
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