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

             
            Lot 2247Great Britain. Halfcrown, 1698. William III. S-3494. 1st 
            draped bust. Edge not visible in the slab. At first glance this coin 
            seems dull, but take it out of artificial light and you see the mint 
            gleam beneath toning which is typical of the nicer silver of this 
            era: light silvery gray with golden highlights. Turn the coin, and 
            the cartwheel luster is evident, something not seen in almost all 
            examples of this type. As well, the strike is quite sharp and 
            balanced, the devices of the shield nicely detailed. Lacking are the 
            usual deficits seen on this date, including off-center strike, 
            grease on the dies making for lacking details, and heavy marks. 
            Overall, a most pleasing coin worthy of the grade given on the slab. 
            NGC graded MS-63. 
            Estimated Value $1,200-1,500. 

            Provenance: The Cheshire Collection.
             Realized $1,200
             


          








Courtesy Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers, Beverly Hills, CA. www.goldbergcoins.com