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

             
            Lot 2140Great Britain. Laurel (20 Shillings), ND. S.2638A; Fr-242. 
            James I. Third coinage (1619-25). Mintmark, thistle. Laureate 
            armored bust left, value behind. Reverse: Long cross over square 
            shield. A popular denomination - the new lighter 20 shilling coin 
            which temporarily replaced the gold Unite. This has a strong 
            portrait and is well struck if not uncirculated. It is also a rarer 
            variety of Laurel. NGC graded AU-55. 
            Estimated Value $2,000-2,500. 

            Provenance: The Cheshire Collection.
             Realized $1,500
             


          








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