William III Gold "Fine Work" 5 Guineas 1701 PCGS MS62 The king’s portrait was shallowly

The king’s portrait was shallowly engraved

This coin is MINT STATE - don't just take my word for it

Highly frosted cameo appearance to the obverse devices and lustrous mirrored fields on this always popular proof-set-only issue

Prince Charles

Newton and others took note and promoted him

William III Gold "Fine Work" 5 Guineas 1701 PCGS MS62 The king’s portrait was shallowlyWilliam III Gold "Fine Work" 5 Guineas 1701, S3456, PCGS MS62, a gorgeous and very choice example of this 1 year type with the deeply engraved portrait in high relief, and here it is about as fine as can be, the reverse crowned cruciform shield equally impressive and well detailed, legends huge and bold too, dies beautifully centred, rims nearly perfect, fields showing only tiny abrasions, luster intense but slightly disturbed (hence the "62" grade),