Lot 565
William and Mary (1688-1694), Halfcrown, 1691

Ancient, Medieval & Milled British, World & Islamic Coins | 113
Auction: 18 October 2023 at 10:00 BST
£3,600
Description
William and Mary (1688-1694), Halfcrown, 1691 TERTIO, second conjoined laureate and draped busts right, reverse crowned shields cruciform, six strings to harp, lettered edge upwards, (Bull 850; ESC 516; S.3436) Choice extremely fine, attractive old toning. A notoriously difficult issue to find in better grade, this is one of the better examples available to commerce.
Ex. Colin Adams Collection, sold Spink 1/12/2005 Lot 404.
Ex. Spink Numismatic Circular, February 1994, item 306.
Footnote
The Carlton Collection of Halfcrowns - This superb collection of halfcrowns has been accumulated over the last twenty-five years. A type collection with only quality in mind. The majority of the coins presented below are top tier examples in terms of condition, but even more importantly by the exquisite hues and sumptuous toning of many of the pieces.

