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Auction: 3024 - The Slaney Collection of English Coins
Lot: 160

William III, Shilling, 5.99g., 1697, first laureate and draped bust facing right, error legend, gvlielmvs. iii.dei.gri., toothed border both sides, rev. inverted die axis, crowned cruciform shields, six strings to Irish harp, Lion of Nassau at centre, date either side of crown above English shield, .mag br.fra et.hib rex., edge, diagonally milled (ESC 1094 R5; S.3497), adjustment weaknesses at top and bottom both sides, attractively toned, nearly extremely fine with very clear error, the finest we have seen of this extremely rare variety Estimate £800-1,000

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