William III 1699 Guinea, one of the rarest dates of the reign Douro Shipwreck label

Douro Shipwreck label

An appealing example with light toning and remains of original lustre

As struck in original Royal Mint box and outer packaging with numbered certificate of authenticity

for the 150th Anniversary of Public Libraries

William III 1699 Guinea, one of the rarest dates of the reign Douro Shipwreck labelWilliam 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;