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

             
            Lot 2157Great Britain. Horseman silver Crown (1634-35). Charles I 
            (1625-49). S-2758. Struck during the period known as "Tower mint 
            under the king," meaning prior to the outbreak of the Civil War. 
            Bell mintmark (as used 1634-35). This is a silver classic, the king 
            as warrior horseman, holding a raised sword. And this specimen is a 
            gem of a coin! As fine as the Spink plate coin (page 262, 2005 
            edition), in fact sharper in some areas, with the two bell mintmarks 
            round and bold. NGC graded EF45, and it is indeed a Choice Extremely 
            Fine example, a graced by ages-old, well-set dark-gray toning. For a 
            large coin of its era, it is also remarkably free from marks. A 
            perfect example of this coinage, which is why the owner of the 
            Cheshire Collection selected it to represent this coinage style. NGC 
            graded EF-45. 
            Estimated Value $5,500-6,500. 

            Provenance: The Cheshire Collection.
             Realized $10,000
             


          








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