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Auction: 5033 - The Colin Adams Collection of Halfcrowns
Lot: 426

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, 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 532 R3; S.3490), weakly struck with severe adjustment marks, some flecking, very fine Estimate £ 600-800PROVENANCE:Glendining, 12 October 1994, lot 247

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