Mint and moneyer legend (D&F 50
Slightly compact flan
two quarters with extra saltire
the first we have seen of this variety
well centered and most attractively toned
William III 1700 Guinea, 2nd head Mint and moneyer legend (D&FWilliam III (1694 1702), gold Guinea, 1700, second laureate head right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GVLIELMVS. III. DEI. GRA., rev. crowned cruciform shields, plain sceptres in angles, Lion of Nassau as an escutcheon at centre, date either side of top crown, abbreviated Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, . MAG BR. FRA ET. HIB REX., edge milled, weight 8. 37g (MCE 184; Schneider 505; Farey 430; Bull EGC 423; Spink 3460).