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Auction: 5033 - The Colin Adams Collection of Halfcrowns
Lot: 470

William III, Halfcrown, 1697y, York Mint, first, laureate, draped bust right, die flaw on D of legend, 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 five lozenges surrounding, date at top, .mag br.fra et.hib rex., edge, upright, .+.+.+.+.decvs.et.tvtamen.anno.regni.nono (ESC 551; S.3492), light haymarking and pits in obverse field, fine Estimate £ 50-60

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