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

             
            Lot 2184Great Britain. Silver Crown, 1663. Charles II. First bust. 
            S-3350. XV edge (notes the slab). A beautifully balanced coin 
            showing very little wear. Slight evidence of roller lines through 
            the top of the king's hair and laurels, as made at the mint during 
            manufacture. A nicely struck coin with few marks of any kind, 
            evidence of die-rust in the fields (London was a very humid place at 
            the time), pleasing medium gray toning with hues of golden green on 
            reverse. Exceptionally fine for this first issue of the classic 
            Charles II crown. Possibly ex Bridgewater House. NGC graded AU-50. 
            Estimated Value $5,000-5,500. 

            Provenance: The Cheshire Collection.
             Realized $4,800
             


          








Courtesy Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers, Beverly Hills, CA. www.goldbergcoins.com