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

             
            Lot 2188Great Britain. Silver Crown, 1672. Charles II. Third bust. 
            S-3358. Edge not readable in the slab but "V. QVARTO." These early 
            milled coins possess many wonderful characteristics, tiny 
            differences which make them enjoyable to study. On this coin the "2" 
            in the date is a huge fat digit compared to the thin "7" just before 
            it. But we quibble. Here indeed is a lovely coin showing only slight 
            wear and a simply wonderful balance of the components which total up 
            to what we like to call "eye appeal." The strike is even and sharp 
            on both sides, with both a delicately detailed shield on reverse and 
            a sensitive portrait of King Charles. Luster emanates from beneath 
            dark gray toning glinting with iridescent hues. A few minute marks 
            and some faint black carbon impurities in the metal, but these are 
            nothing. This is among the finest examples of a 3rd Bust crown to be 
            found anywhere, a highlight of this section of the Cheshire 
            Collection. The consignor notes that this special coin was protected 
            for centuries, and that he does not believe a finer example of the 
            date exists. NGC graded AU-58. 
            Estimated Value $6,500-7,000. 

            Provenance: The Cheshire Collection.
             Realized $9,500
             


          








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