Farthing 1690 "Cuirassed bust" (United Kingdom, William III and Mary II)
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Specification
- MetalTin
- Weight5,5 g
- Diameter24 mm
- EdgePlain
- Aspect ratioCoin (↑↓)
Description
- CountryUnited Kingdom
- PeriodWilliam III and Mary II
- DenominationFarthing
- Year1690
- RulerWilliam III and Mary II (King & Queen of Great Britain)
- MintLondon
- PurposeCirculation

Auction prices
Find out the current coin value of the British Farthing 1690 "Cuirassed bust". This tin coin from the times of William III and Mary II. Wondering how much a coin like this is worth? The record price belongs to the lot 31590 sold at the Heritage Auctions auction for USD 7,200. Bidding took place September 6, 2018.
How much is the tin coin of William III and Mary II Farthing 1690 "Cuirassed bust"?
According to the latest data as of December 5, 2025 the average price of a coin Farthing 1690 "Cuirassed bust" is 1400 USD. The coin is made of non-precious metal, so in poor condition it may have extremely low value and liquidity.
Where does our service get data on the current price of the Farthing 1690 "Cuirassed bust"?
The information on the current value of the British coin Farthing 1690 "Cuirassed bust" is based on actual auction sales of similar specimens. To reflect the current price level, our service monitors over 590 numismatic companies and records auction results in the coin catalog and auction archive. Please note that the exact value depends directly on the coin's condition, so the average price serves only as an approximate estimate.
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