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

             
            Lot 2146Great Britain. James I (1603-25) silver Half Groat. S-2649. 
            First coinage. Thistle mm (struck 1603-04). An excellent example of 
            this scarce type, sharper than the Spink plate coin. Especially 
            pleasing surfaces with a charming portrait of the king. Unusual 
            amount of detail shows in both the king's beard and dress, and on 
            the shield. Lovely gray color! NGC graded EF-45. 
            Estimated Value $150-200. 

            Provenance: The Cheshire Collection.
             Realized $310
             


          








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