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Hi, I have what looks like a William III half crown with some wierd differences. On the front is Gulielmus III Dei Gra. and what is I believe the third bust (looks like he has a mohawk.) There is a counterstrike on his cheek of what looks like a fishhook and a capital B on his throat. On the obverse is a large shield like thing with a winged dragon with dogs hind legs and chicken front feet and sitting on top of the shield is another dragon that looks more like a sea serpent. The edging is illegible. The coin or token or whatever it is is silver, weighs 13 grams and measures about 3.5cm across. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Thanks again for the help, and no it isn't a family piece (well I guess it is sort of) my father found it during WWII amongst a bunch of bombed out rubble. He didn't grow up in the kind of place where people had family crests, or engraved much of anything except maybe the pewter drinking mug at the local pub. It was found with a couple of 19th c German states Thalers, so I've always speculated that it may have been swag picked up by a WWI soldier. Or maybe my imagination is too fervid. Is the heraldry on the token English or could it be continental?

Many thanks for the help and please keep it coming! Is it possible the engraving on the reverse was hand done, or was it stamped? And as far as identifying the coat of arms, I suppose the College of Arms is the place to ask. has anyone ever dealt with these people? It seems they charge a fee. Speaking of which, does this token seem valuable? Not that I would sell it as it appeals to my romantic side, but before I start shelling out on research, I'd like to know if it does have any monetary value. thanks again all.

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