Lot 316: UK 1698 William III Silver half Crown
A UK silver coin from the reign of William III, featuring a milled edge. The obverse depicts a laureate and draped bust of King William III facing right. The legend reads GVLIELMVS · III · DEI · GRA ·. The reverse features four crowned cruciform shields representing the arms of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland, with the Lion of Nassau at the centre. The reverse legend reads MAG · BR · FRA · ET · HIB · REX · 1698. The coin is struck in silver. No specific mint marks are legible.
Condition report:
The coin shows significant signs of historical handling and environmental exposure. The obverse exhibits heavy surface wear, particularly to the higher relief areas of the portrait, and displays a circular piercing at the 12 o\'clock position (photo 1). The reverse shows consistent wear across the shields and legend, with dark toning and fine surface scratches present throughout (photo 4). The edge shows signs of wear and minor contact marks. No protective capsule or case is supplied.
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