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Lot 2232

Great Britain. Halfcrown, 1689. William & Mary, jugate First busts. Second Shield. S-3435. ESC-508. Frosted caul with pearls. This short reign (1688-94) produced some of today's rarest coins, in high grade, the shillings and sixpence in particular (in silver) being ultra-rare in Mint State. Halfcrowns of the first two styles do occur, and evidently a small number were saved at or around the time of their issue by admirers (although, as we have noted elsewhere in this catalogue, William's admirers were few and far between in his day). The halfcrowns are actually common in Fine and VF, but above that they become difficult. In the grade represented by this delightful specimen, they are very rare indeed. Here then is a significant collecting opportunity which should not be missed, one of the finest known halfcrowns of this short reign. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
The Cheshire Collection.


 
Realized $2,645



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