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Auction: 5033 - The Colin Adams Collection of Halfcrowns
Lot: 490

William III, Halfcrown, 1701, plumes on reverse, first, laureate, draped bust right, weak E in first word, gvlielmvs. iii.dei.gra., toothed border both sides, rev. inverted die axis, modified large crowned cruciform shields, later harp with seven strings, Lion of Nassau at centre with seven small lozenges surrounding, plumes in angles, date at top, .mag. br.fra. et hib. rex., edge, upright, .++.decvs.et.tvtamen.anno.regni.decimo.tertio (ESC 567; S.3494), striation on edge, attractively toned, extremely fine / good extremely fine, rare Estimate £ 1,200-1,500PROVENANCE:Spink Numismatic Circular, July 1996, item 3438

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£1,200