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

             
            Lot 2148Great Britain. James I (1603-25) silver Shilling (1605-06. 
            S-2655. Second coinage of 1604-19. Rose mm, struck 1605-06. 
            Seldom-seen 4th Bust, the king shown in smaller size with so-called 
            plainer armour, which is actually detailed but cut short at the 
            right arm/shoulder. The portrait here is unusually well detailed, 
            among the best seen of this issue. Little wear but softly struck in 
            many areas of the legends. The bust and shield are the best parts of 
            this lovely coin, which has full original early 17th-century color, 
            toned a handsome and slightly iridescent medium gray. The first 
            quadrant of the shield has a long, old gash on it, suggesting this 
            was a "dug piece," which is consistent with its overall lack of 
            wear. Probably part of someone's "savings account," buried for 
            security in very uncertain times, then lost for many years until 
            recovered, possibly, by a metal "detectorist," as they are called in 
            the UK. NGC graded AU-55. 
            Estimated Value $1,000-1,250. 

            Provenance: The Cheshire Collection.
             Realized $1,000
             


          








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