William III, proof Farthing, 1699, struck in silver, similar to the preceding coin, <I>rev.</I> no stop after date, unbarred A's in legend (Peck 682 VS), <I>extremely fine, toned, pleasing</I> | Christie's

Sale 1208

Ancient, English and Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals

Spink London

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16 November 1999

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Lot 653

William III, proof Farthing, 1699, struck in silver, similar to the preceding coin, rev. no stop after date, unbarred A's in legend (Peck 682 VS), extremely fine, toned, pleasing

Price realised

GBP 418

Estimate

GBP 250 - GBP 300

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William III, proof Farthing, 1699, struck in silver, similar to the preceding coin, rev. no stop after date, unbarred A's in legend (Peck 682 VS), extremely fine, toned, pleasing

Provenance

Purchased:t Spink and Son, October 1981
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