Great Britain. Crown, 1695. S-3470; ESC-87; Bull-991. William III. Obverse, first laureate draped bust of king by James Roettier, with curved breast plate or drapery. GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA. Reverse crowned cruciform shields, first harp type. Edge year OCTAVO in raised letters. A beautiful mint state coin with original mint luster under an attractive cerise and mauve cabinet tone. Usual slight die "pimpling" in reverse fields. The 1695 Crown is scarcer than the 1696 or 1700 Crowns in top grades, and has a Spink catalogue value in XF of £3250 or around $4000, not priced in UNC. Final grade and photos to be posted on the internet. Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,600