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

             
            Lot 2222Great Britain. Silver Crown, 1687. James II. S-3407. Second 
            draped bust. Edge not viewable in the slab, probably "TERTIO." Very 
            scarce type, usually not found much better than VF. This reign was 
            very short, producing some of the rarest milled coins, in various 
            denominations, of the century. This is the one date crown that does, 
            occasionally, appear in Uncirculated condition. Excellent eye appeal 
            thanks to strong luster and bright amber-gold iridescent toning, of 
            which the coin simply sparkles, but given the 62 number because of a 
            long, ancient scratch in the field to the left of the portrait, 
            right along the bottom of the legend and not all that noticeable. 
            The flan, however, is exceptionally nice (without the usual black 
            flaws) and overall the strike is better than usual albeit there is a 
            touch of softness at the top of the king's hair and on the opposite 
            side at the top of one shield. However, the centers are well defined 
            and the portrait is very pleasing! NGC graded MS-62. 
            Estimated Value $3,500-4,000. 

            Provenance: The Cheshire Collection.
             Realized $5,500
             


          








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