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Sale 31: The Pre-Long Beach Auction May 30 - June 1, 2005
             

             
            Lot 2232Great Britain. Halfcrown, 1689. William & Mary, jugate First 
            busts. Second Shield. S-3435. ESC-508. Frosted caul with pearls. 
            This short reign (1688-94) produced some of today's rarest coins, in 
            high grade, the shillings and sixpence in particular (in silver) 
            being ultra-rare in Mint State. Halfcrowns of the first two styles 
            do occur, and evidently a small number were saved at or around the 
            time of their issue by admirers (although, as we have noted 
            elsewhere in this catalogue, William's admirers were few and far 
            between in his day). The halfcrowns are actually common in Fine and 
            VF, but above that they become difficult. In the grade represented 
            by this delightful specimen, they are very rare indeed. Here then is 
            a significant collecting opportunity which should not be missed, one 
            of the finest known halfcrowns of this short reign. NGC graded 
            MS-63. 
            Estimated Value $2,500-3,000. 

            Provenance: The Cheshire Collection.
             Realized $2,300
             


          








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