William III (1694-1702), silver Crown, 1696. Third laureate and draped bust right, legend and toothed border surrounding, GVLIELMVS. III. DEI. GRA. rev. crowned cruciform shields, Lion of Nassau at center, early harp, date either side of top crown.MAG. BR.FRA. ET.HIB. REX. edge inscribed in raised letters and dated, +.+.DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN.ANNO. REGNI. OCTAVO. weight 30.53g (Bull 1004; ESC 94; S 3472; KM 494.1). Toned, with some black spots, a couple of raised die flaws and rim flaws, otherwise a pleasing example. In PCGS holder graded MS 63, Pop 1; only graded 2 finer in MS-64 at PCGS. Estimated Value $2,750
Ex: St James Auction 5, 27th September 2006, lot 380.
PCGS certification 34313078.