Thu, 19th May 2022 10:30
Gold Coins & Sets: Two private Scottish collections
A RARE WILLIAM AND MARY GOLD GUINEA DATED 1690
Sold for £3,100
Condition Report
No evidence of previous mounting.
Some spots of discolouration.
Quarter of the shield is heavily worn - possible scratched off. Please see images.
Area of porosity at Mary's face.
RARE WILLIAM AND MARY GOLD GUINEA DATED 1690,
the 'Roman Style' bust featuring the dual monarchs, with William's head uppermost, the legend reads 'GVLIELMVS ET MARIA DEI GRATIA', the reverse features the Royal Arms, the crowned quartered shield bearing the arms of France, Scotland, Ireland and England with central shield bearing the lion rampant of Nasser, the obverse legend reads 'MAG BR FR ET HIB REX ET REGINA 1690', in box with certificate of authenticity
Provenance: A Private Scottish Collection.
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