Lot 478
GRANDE BRETAGNEWilliam III (1694-1702). Fine-work Five-Guineas 2nd bust 1701, London. Obv. GVLIELMVS. III. DEI. GRATIA Laureate bust facing right. Rv. MAG. BR. FRA. ET. HIB. REX (date). Crowned shields cruciform, sceptres in angles. Fr.310 - S.3456 - KM.508; Gold - 6 h. Top Pop: this is the finest graded one! NGC MS 64+. “Fine-work”, large wig and full sceptres. Inscribed edge: + DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. DECIMO. TERTIO +. Magnificent patina. Exceptional brilliance strike! Fleur de coin, this is the finest known specimen.
This remarkable portrait of William III is a creation of the renowned mint-master named in 1696: Isaac Newton. He takes his role earnestly and has numerous counterfeiters investigated and convicted, also thanks to his talents in mechanics, he supervises the engraving of a new portrait of the king. This fine-work depiction was of a never reached before level of realism by the British mint. This realistic portrait of William III is a detailed depiction of the wig locks and the bust deep reliefs.
Starting price : 200000€
