Sovereign Rarities Ltd

Sovereign Rarities Ltd

Auction 16
  • Verkaufsdatum:
    19. November 2024
  • Erhaltung
    F
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Losnummer 95. William III (1694-1702), gold Guinea, 1701, second laureate head right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GVLIELMVS. III. DEI. GRA., rev. crowned cruciform shields, narrow crowns, scrolled ornamental sceptres in angles, Lion of Nassau as an escutcheon at centre, date either side of top crown, legend surrounding, .MAG BR.FRA ET.HIB REX., edge obliquely milled, 8.23g (Schneider. 508; MCE 186; Farey 440; EGC 426 - dies c/19; S.3463). Toned, pleasing fine.The Latin legends translate to on obverse "William the Third by the Grace of God" and abbreviated on the reverse as "King of Great Britain, France and Ireland."