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Auction: 5033 - The Colin Adams Collection of Halfcrowns
Lot: 425

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, ordinary harp with seven strings, Lion of Nassau at centre with eight lozenges surrounding, date at top, .mag br fra. et.hib. rex., edge, upright, .+.+.+.+.decvs.et.tvtamen.anno.regni.octavo (ESC 531 R3; S.3489), die flaw in obverse field, fine, very rare Estimate £ 100-150PROVENANCE:Spink Numismatic Circular, November 1998, item 6954

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