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Auction: 3024 - The Slaney Collection of English Coins
Lot: 168

William III, Sixpence, 2.98g., 1696 Y, York Mint, first laureate and draped bust facing right, Y below, gvlielmvs. iii.dei.gra., toothed border both sides, rev. inverted die axis, large crowns over cruciform shields, four strings to early 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 1540; S.3526), toned, quite dusky on reverse, small flat spot in milling from improper strike, good extremely fine, very rare Estimate £250-300

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