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

             
            Lot 2242Great Britain. Silver Crown, 1695. William III. S-3470. 
            First bust, and first year of issue for this monarch as sole ruler. 
            Edge not viewable in the slab but designated by NGC as "OCTAVO." 
            Cartwheel luster remains beneath light silvery gray toning, with 
            bright hues of golden green iridescence. The surfaces are remarkably 
            clean, free from marks. On the reverse, two small carbon deposits, 
            thin and possibly removable, appear near the center. The details are 
            all sharply struck, with an amazing amount of tiny detail visible in 
            the shield. An excellent coin! Ex Van Roekel, who for 30 years or 
            more sought the best example of each crown variety; this "OCTAVO" 
            edge is extremely rare in high grade, and this specimen is likely 
            the finest known. NGC graded MS-64. 
            Estimated Value $2,500-3,000. 

            Provenance: The Cheshire Collection.
             Realized $2,700
             


          








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