Description
William III (1649-1702), Shilling, 1697, first draped bust right, toothed border both sides, legend surrounds from bottom left GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA. Rev, five strings to Irish harp, Lion of Nassau at centre within cartouche surrounded by tiny lozenges crowned cruciform shields, reads MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX, date flanking top crown, edge obliquely milled (S.3497; Bull.1117; ESC 1091).
Deep and rich cabinet toning, inconsistently toned as part of obverse had been resting to a coin ticket. Free from surface markings or any major nicks, retaining much of its original mint bloom. Uncirculated, much as struck, rare so well preserved.
Ex. Dr Burstal, SCMB, August 1957, DB400 – with a ticket in his hand and B. A. Seaby original envelope
reverse of ticket marked ‘Fol. 39 – Spink – 6/6’
