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Auction: 5033 - The Colin Adams Collection of Halfcrowns
Lot: 417

William III, Halfcrown, 1696C, Chester 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 six strings, Lion of Nassau at centre with nine lozenges surrounding, date at top, .mag. br.fra. et.hib. rex., edge, upright, .+.+.+.+.decvs.et.tvtamen.anno.regni.octavo (ESC 525; S.3483), toned, bold very fine Estimate £ 600-800PROVENANCEP Hunt, portion of collection purchased privately by Colin Adams, 2001

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