Lot 126
William and Mary (1689-94) Guinea, 1689, early slanting harp.

Ancient, British & World Coins| C26002
Auction: 30 March 2026 at 10:30 GMT
Description
Conjoined busts right. Rev, crowned quartered shield of arms, with an escutcheon of the Lion of Nassau (S.3426; Bull 360; MCE 148). Choice extremely fine or better, with a light reddish tone. Well struck with an excellent pedigree.
Footnote
Ex. E Lucas, Glendining, 14 March 1939. Ex. Glendining 7 March 1945, lot 14 £15/10. Ex. Slaney Collection, Spink Auction, 15-5-2003, lot 76 - £4,100. During the 90’s and the start of 2000, the coin market had become quite stagnant and slow. In 2003 the Slaney collection marked a dramatic move in the coin market setting unprecedented and record prices for superb, quality items. Ever since this famous sale, prices have continued on an upward trend for the finest known examples.

