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Auction: 5033 - The Colin Adams Collection of Halfcrowns
Lot: 418

William III, Halfcrown, 1696E, Exeter 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 526 R2; S.3484), weak strike, die flaw by chin and at HIB, with light adjustment marks, toned, very fine Estimate £ -400

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