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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Bart9349, post: 1999390, member: 5682&quot;]Here is a 1695 halfpence depicting William III who (along with his wife Mary) usurped the throne from Mary&#039;s father, James II.</p><p><br /></p><p>This coin is only NCG VF 20.</p><p><br /></p><p>Now the question: Despite its relatively low grade and its common nature, why is this coin somewhat unique (and probably worth more than the usual $40 for a coin is such a low-average grade)? It&#039;s a test of one&#039;s skills of observation. I missed the answer at first when I focused only on the grade:</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]358184[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>As students of Ancients already know, even low grade coins can be interesting and evoke history.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>guy[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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