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Auction: 5033 - The Colin Adams Collection of Halfcrowns
Lot: 414

William III, Proof Halfcrown, 1696, struck in silver on a thick flan, first, laureate, draped bust right, gvlielmvs. iii.dei.gra., toothed border both sides, rev. inverted die axis, large crowned cruciform shields, early harp with eight strings, Lion of Nassau at centre with nine tiny lozenges surrounding, date at top, .mag. br.fra. et.hib. rex., edge, plain with longitudinal striations (ESC 523 R4; S.3481), attractively toned, mint state Estimate £ 10,000-12,000

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