Exceptional Halfcrown

Sale: Triton X, Lot: 1369. Estimate $2500.  Closing Date: Monday, 8 January 2007.  Sold For $2500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ORANGE. William III & Mary. 1688-1694. AR Halfcrown (14.97 g, 6h). Dated 1689. GVLIELMVS • ET • MARIA • DEI • GRATIA, first jugate laureate busts right / MAG • BR • FR • ET • HIB • REX • ET • REGINA • 16 89 •, crowned royal (second) shield; crown with frosted caul and interior, no pearls. DECVS • ET • TVTAMEN •• ANNO • REGNI • PRIMO • + • + • on edge. ESC 509; SCBC 3435. EF, pearl gray toning with golden hues around the devices and underlying luster, hairline die break on obverse. A magnificent example.

From a North American Collection.