Lot 2242
Great Britain. Silver Crown, 1695. William III. S-3470. First bust, and first year of issue for this monarch as sole ruler. Edge not viewable in the slab but designated by NGC as "OCTAVO." Cartwheel luster remains beneath light silvery gray toning, with bright hues of golden green iridescence. The surfaces are remarkably clean, free from marks. On the reverse, two small carbon deposits, thin and possibly removable, appear near the center. The details are all sharply struck, with an amazing amount of tiny detail visible in the shield. An excellent coin! Ex Van Roekel, who for 30 years or more sought the best example of each crown variety; this "OCTAVO" edge is extremely rare in high grade, and this specimen is likely the finest known. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
The Cheshire Collection.
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