William III, sole reign, 1694-1702

Five Guineas, 1700. First laureate bust right, Latin legend with pellet stops surrounding, GVLIELMVS. III. DEI. GRA. translates as “William III by the Grace of God” toothed border surrounding / Crowned cruciform emblematic shields, emblematic sceptres in angles, Lion of Nassau at centre, date either side of top crown, abbreviated Latin legend, .MAG. BR. FRA. ET. HIB REX. translates as “King of Great Britain, France and Ireland” toothed border surrounding, edge inscribed in raised letters DECVS ET TVTAMEN ANNO REGNI DVODECIMO, translates as “An ornament and a safeguard, in the twelfth year of the reign”. 41,69g. Bull 396 (this coin illustrated); GH 60; S. 3454.

NGC MS62 (2113951-048) Surfaces are somewhat prooflike and gleaming with luster. A beautiful specimen.

Provenance:
Wallit Collection, Morton and Eden Auction (12 November 2003), 382.
Sylvia Collection, Goldberg Auction 53 (24 May 2009), 2600 (Hammer price : 32’000 USD).

GH : 45 specimens known.