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

             
            Lot 2160Great Britain. Charles I (1625-49) silver Penny. S-2835. 
            Tower Mint issued under the King, circa 1625-42. Not always 
            distinct, this appears to be N-2272, with the Aberystwyth bust. No 
            inner circle on obverse but two dramatically raised pellets, and the 
            "1" for One Penny behind the king's head. Insightly graded by NGC: 
            no evident wear, remnants of luster beneath deeply set dark gray 
            patina showing gold iridescence in the shield. This coin is so 
            unusually well preserved and struck that it reminds the cataloguer 
            of the extremely rare Proof shilling of this era. The owner of the 
            Cheshire Collection was impressed by the roundness of this coin, and 
            noted to us that "it may be a specially produced item or 
            presentation piece." NGC graded AU-58. 
            Estimated Value $250-300. 

            Provenance: The Cheshire Collection.
             Realized $290
             


          








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