William III. AR Halfcrown. 1697 y. York. First bust, large shields. NONO. Bull 1100; ESC 551; SCBC 3492. Some striking weakness otherwise lightly toned with golden luster. Rare. In NGC encapsulation 2118473-040, graded AU 55 TOP POP.
From the Mildenhall Collection. Purchased Spink, August 1997; Bridgewater House (Sotheby & Co, 15 June 1972), lot 388.
Tied for highest graded by NGC