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HM32229
William III 1699 Guinea, one of the rarest dates of the reign
Regular price
£3,500
Regular priceSale price
£3,500
Unit price/ per
William III (1694-1702),gold Guinea, 1699, 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 with eight billets, date either side of top crown, abbreviated Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, six strings to Irish harp,.MAG BR.FRA ET.HIB REX., edge obliquely milled, weight 8.24g (MCE 182; Farey 420 R3; Bull EGC 419 R2; S.3460).Toned, the main lines of the portrait visible with some even surface wear, inconsequential edge nick at 2 o'clock, reverse better. good fine, extremely rare, the key date in the non-fine work series.
The Latin legends translate to on obverse "William the Third by the Grace of God" and abbreviated on the reverse as "King of Great Britain, France and Ireland."
The 1699 calendar year had an output of £141,377 worth of gold struck into coin, one of the smaller outputs of the reign and only about 10% of that produced two years later in 1701.
Coins derive their value from their rarity, condition, visual appeal and - most importantly – the size of their collector base. Our specialists are experienced at assessing preservation and identifying details that distinguish a common coin from a valuable one.
I have coins to sell, what’s the next step?
Contact one of our specialists directly or email info@sovr.co.uk with pictures or a description of your coins and we will get back to you as soon as possible with an idea of value.
How will my purchases be shipped?
We ship via registered post for items under £3,000 and by courier for more valuable or bulky items. Every shipment from Sovereign Rarities is fully covered by our insurance. If you are concerned, please contact us with any queries at info@sovr.co.uk.
What happens if I’m not entirely happy with my purchase?
On bullion products the price of goods are linked to underlying metal prices or financial markets and all sales are final, there are no refunds or exchanges. There is no statutory right to return or cancel an order once placed under the Financial Services (Distance Marketing) Regulations 2004 or Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013.
However, for non-bullion items, should you be unhappy with your purchase or it is in any way not as described we will accept refunds within 14 days of you receiving your item(s). If uncertain about a purchase, we encourage our clients to ask any questions beforehand so as to minimise the time our valuable coins spend in transit.