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Tyrants of the Thames
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GOLD HALF-GUINEA 1692
William & Mary, Stuart King & Queen, 1688-1694
Elephant & Castle hallmark beneath conjoined portraits. Second Busts. A gorgeous specimen, boldly
detailed on both sides.
S-3431. PCGS-graded MS63.
146
SILVER CROWN 1692
William & Mary, Stuart King & Queen, 1688-1694
Conjoined Busts. Boldly struck and unusually lustrous with silvery gold toning, very choice for this
crown, one of the most difficult types to find in high grade.
S-3433. PCGS-graded AU53.
147
GOLD “FINE WORK” 5-GUINEAS 1701
William III, Stuart King, 1694-1702
Second Bust. DECIMO TERTIO edge. A glorious coin, one of the finest known examples of this exqui-
sitely engraved and boldly minted rarity, fully struck and glowing with prooflike luster.The unique style
of royal portraiture seen here was used only during this year on the three largest gold coins. Imagine
being at Court and pulling this splendid coin out of your pocket to show your friends how much the king
favored you as to have one of these in your possession!
S-3456. PCGS-graded MS63.