Lot 369
William III (1694‑1702), Five‑Guineas, 1699, first laureate head facing right, legend within toothed border reads GVLIELMVS.
Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens and Medallions | 111
Auction: 5 July 2023 at 09:50 BST
Description
William III (1694‑1702), Five‑Guineas, 1699, first laureate head facing right, legend within toothed border reads GVLIELMVS. III. DEI. GRA. Rev, legend reads .MAG. BR. FRA. ET. HIB. REX with the date either side of top crown. Crowned cruciform shields, Lion of Nassau at centre, sceptres in angles, six strings to Irish harp, edge inscribed in raised letters +.DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. UNDECIMO (S.3454; MCE. 169; Schneider.478). Toned, rich lustrous cabinet toning, some contact markings congruent with grade, carbon haymarking. Under closer inspection pleasing consistent detail in the hair, no edge knocks, a problem free specimen with honest wear. About very fine, underlying brilliance.
