William III (1694-1702), Five-Guineas, 1699.

William III (1694-1702), Five-Guineas, 1699, first laureate head facing right, legend within toothed border reads GVLIELMVS. III. DEI. GRA. Rev, legend reads .MAG. BR. FRA. ET. HIB. REX with the date either side of top crown. Crowned cruciform shields, Lion of Nassau at centre, sceptres in angles, six strings to Irish harp, edge inscribed in raised letters +.DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI.UNDECIMO (S.3454; MCE. 169; Schneider.478). Toned with lustre, some contact marks and haymarking. Pleasing consistent detail in portrait, free from edge knocks. Some underlying mint bloom in the periphery. About very fine.