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

             
            Lot 2223Great Britain. Halfcrown, 1687. James II. S-3408. 1st draped 
            bust. Edge not visible in the slab. High-grade silver of this reign 
            figures among the most difficult to acquire, in the entire British 
            milled series. It is easier, in fact, to find a nice Guinea than a 
            nice halfcrown of this king. Here is an exceptionally attractive 
            example. Very well struck with some luster, admittedly disturbed, 
            but overall the fields are unusually nice for this issue. The digits 
            and letters are all clear, which is also above the norm. 
            Additionally, there are no distracting black streaks or carbon or 
            so-called hay marks on either side, making for a nicer eye-appeal 
            than is typical. Rare and desirable, an important type coin! NGC 
            graded MS-61. 
            Estimated Value $2,750-3,250. 

            Provenance: The Cheshire Collection.
             Realized $2,700
             


          








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