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Auction: 5033 - The Colin Adams Collection of Halfcrowns
Lot: 451

William III, Halfcrown, 1697B, Bristol 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 eleven strings, Lion of Nassau at centre with seven lozenges surrounding, date at top, .mag br.fra et.hib rex., edge, upright, .+.+.+.+.decvs.et.tvtamen anno.regni.nono (ESC 543; S.3488), attractively toned, as struck Estimate £ 800-1,000

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