Goldberg Coins & Collectibles Auctions Sale 31: The Pre-Long Beach Auction May 30 - June 1, 2005 Lot 2268Great Britain. 2 Guineas, 1711. S.3569; Fr-319. Anne. Draped bust left. Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields sceptres in angles. Lustrous with considerable mint bloom and exceptionally mark-free surfaces. The queen's portrait is both sensitively drawn and sharply engraved. A forelock drapes over her right shoulder. As nice as any Queen Anne Two Guineas which has been offered for sale in recent years. Rarer than the fivers, but much less expensive. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $10,000-12,500. Provenance: The Cheshire Collection. Realized $8,500 Courtesy Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers, Beverly Hills, CA. www.goldbergcoins.com