Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

William II (1694-1702), Pistole, 1701, 6.88g/12h (cf. SCBI 35, 1731-2; B 1, fig. 1078; S 5676). Weakly struck at top and some adjustment and minor marks on obverse, otherwise very fine and very rare (£6,500-7,000)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The David McDonald Collection of Scottish Coins and Tokens.

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Provenance:
Bt G.A. Singer.

Struck from the gold of the ill-fated Darien Company, whose badge was the sun rising over the sea