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Auction: 5033 - The Colin Adams Collection of Halfcrowns
Lot: 457

William III, Halfcrown, 1697E, 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 six strings, Lion of Nassau at centre with seven lozenges surrounding, date at top, .mag br.fra et.hib rex., edge, inverted, .+.+.+.+.decvs.et.tvtamen.anno.regni.nono (ESC 547; S.3490), weak strike top and bottom of both sides with adjustment marks through French arms, attractively toned, good very fine Estimate £ 400-500PROVENANCEP Hunt, portion of collection purchased privately by Colin Adams, 2001

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