William III (1694-1702), Shilling, 1697, fi rst laureate and draped bust right, legend reads GVLIELMVS
III DEI GRΛ. Crowned cruciform shields, four string Irish harp, Lion of Nassau at centre, date fl anking
top crown, reads MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX, (S.3497; Bull.1117; ESC.1091). Light cabinet toning with
pronounced underlying mint bloom, struck with rusty dies, some contact marks with good detail and clear legends
both sides, reverse fields clear. Good very fine, pleasing.
Bought Ian Davison coins with ticket.