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Auction: 5033 - The Colin Adams Collection of Halfcrowns
Lot: 416

William III, Halfcrown, 1696B, Bristol Mint, first, laureate, draped bust right, gvlielmvs. iii.dei.gra., toothed border both sides, rev. inverted die axis, large crowned cruciform shields, early harp with seven strings, Lion of Nassau at centre with nine lozenges surrounding, date at top, .mag. br.fra. et.hib. rex., edge, upright, third T very weak, A of ANNO over a stop, .+.+.+.+.decvs.et.tvtamenanno.regni.octavo (ESC 524; S.3482), light surface marks, toned, nearly very fine, variety of edge due to collar slippage in striking Estimate £ 200-250

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