Losnummer 97. William III (1694-1702), gold Half-Guinea, 1695, laureate head right, Latin legend surrounding, GVLIELMVS. III. DEI. GRA., toothed border around rim both sides, rev. crowned cruciform shields, early harp in Irish shield, sceptres in angles, Lion of Nassau at centre, date either side of top crown, .MAG. BRI. FRA. ET. HIB REX. (Sch. 515; Bull EGC 429; MCE 189; S.3466). Oblique scratch across portrait, 5 in date weakly struck, good fine graded by NGC as AU Details cleaned. NGC Certification 8221134-004 The gold output for the calendar year of 1695 was the second highest of the reign at £717,218 compared to the smallest silver output in the same year of a mere £62.