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JM34121

William and Mary 1694 Two-Guineas, 4 struck over 3 in date as usual

Regular price £9,750
Regular price Sale price £9,750

William and Mary (1688-94), gold Two Guineas, 1694/3, 4 in date struck over 3, first conjoined busts right, legend surrounding, GVLIELMVS. ET. MARIA. DEI. GRATIA, toothed rim borders both sides, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms with scalloped frame, Lion of Nassau at centre in square topped shield with 10 billets, six strings to Irish harp, date either side of crown, MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB . REX. ET. REGINA., weight 16.72g (EGC. 358; MCE 145; cf. Schneider 464; S.3424). Rich tone with some residual lustre, once cleaned in fields, proficient detail in the busts, haymarked both sides, very fine.

The Latin legends translate to on obverse "William and Mary by the Grace of God" continuing on the reverse as "King and Queen of Great Britain, France and Ireland."

Gold output for the calendar year of 1694 was a moderate £57,246, literally half the output of 1692 and less than half the peak initial year of the reign of 1689.

Provenance:

Ex Spink Coin Auction 14004, 26th March 2014, lot 1682.

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