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Auction: 5033 - The Colin Adams Collection of Halfcrowns
Lot: 447

William III, Halfcrown, 1697, 7 over 6, 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, date at top, .mag br.fra et.hib rex., edge, inverted, .+.+.+.+.decvs.et.tvtamen.anno.regni.nono (ESC 541A R2; S.3487), appears to have been in a fire with metal flaws on obverse, good fine, very rare Estimate £ 200-250PROVENANCE:Croydon Coin Auction, 12 March 2002, lot 501

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