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William III 1689-1702 AD
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William III (William of Orange), a staunch protestant, was invited to "invade" Britain in order to depose the Catholic James I. He arrived on 5 November 1688, James was deposed and William and Mary became joint sovereigns. His victory at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690 is still commemorated by the Orange Order.
Top image Gold 2 Guineas, 16.66 grams, 32mm. "Fine Work" type, laureate bust right with flowing hair, GVLIELMVS.III.DEI GRA, toothed border both sides, reverse: crowned cruciform shields, six strings to Irish harp, scepters in angles, Lion of Nassau at center with six lozenges, date 1701 at top, MAG.BR.FRA.ET.HIB.REX. Most "twos" will probably never catalogue at the same level as the "fives," but as all advanced gold collectors know only too well, the two guinea coins are rarer as a class than the fives. In the case of these "Fine Work" issues, the fact is that the two largest denominations are probably of about equal rarity, and it's the guinea that's the real challenge in the highest grade. Nonetheless, we are talking true rarity here, as well as extra-nice condition. This specimen is graced by a delightful, soft green-gold tone, indicative that it's not been touched or fiddled with. Certainly worthy of a fine collection of British gold coins. About Uncirculated to Brilliant Uncirculated
Top image Gold 2 Guineas, 16.66 grams, 32mm. "Fine Work" type, laureate bust right with flowing hair, GVLIELMVS.III.DEI GRA, toothed border both sides, reverse: crowned cruciform shields, six strings to Irish harp, scepters in angles, Lion of Nassau at center with six lozenges, date 1701 at top, MAG.BR.FRA.ET.HIB.REX. Most "twos" will probably never catalogue at the same level as the "fives," but as all advanced gold collectors know only too well, the two guinea coins are rarer as a class than the fives. In the case of these "Fine Work" issues, the fact is that the two largest denominations are probably of about equal rarity, and it's the guinea that's the real challenge in the highest grade. Nonetheless, we are talking true rarity here, as well as extra-nice condition. This specimen is graced by a delightful, soft green-gold tone, indicative that it's not been touched or fiddled with. Certainly worthy of a fine collection of British gold coins. About Uncirculated to Brilliant Uncirculated
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