Lot 1297

Sale 51 · Australian & World Coins, Military Medals & Banknotes

Description

William and Mary, proof halfpenny, 1694, struck 'en medaille', plain edge [filed], (9.78 grams), obv. cojoined busts right, rev. Britannia seated left on globe, (Peck 613, Montague 3 and p.63 [This Coin]). Exceptional condition, even dark brown patination, as struck, FDC and extremely rare.

Ex. Bergne 1873, lot (1014); Brice; H. Montagu 1897, (lot 114, Illustrated, Plate II); Bliss 1916, (lot 715); Wheeler March 14, 1930 (lot 573); A.E. Bagnall (bought Spink April 1968) and Norweb Collections, Spink Auctions, London, Sale 48, November 13, 1985, (lot 466). The lot includes an early ticket.

Estimate
$1,500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,900