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Sale 31: The Pre-Long Beach Auction May 30 - June 1, 2005
             

             
            Lot 2138Great Britain. Thistle crown or 4 Shillings, ND. S.2627; 
            Fr-238. James I. Second coinage. Mintmark, lis (struck 1604-05). 
            Crowned rose, "I R" at sides. Minor scrape beneath the R. Reverse: 
            Crowned thistle. The Thistle Crown is normally a poorly struck coin, 
            whereas this marvelous specimen is so bold that all the 
            cross-hatches of the thistle may be discerned. Extremely rare this 
            nice, and unusually pleasing! In fact, the finest we have seen. NGC 
            graded MS-62. 
            Estimated Value $2,500-3,000. 

            Provenance: The Cheshire Collection.
             Realized $2,800
             


          








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