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

             
            Lot 2298Great Britain. Shilling, 1715. S.3645; ESC-1162. George I. 
            First bust, Roses and plumes in angles. Light haymarking flakes on 
            both sides. Otherwise gem quality with attractive silvery gray and 
            light olive toning. Truly lustrous and choice! Also, first year of 
            issue, and all of Georg Ludwig's silver is rare in such a 
            well-preserved state. This was the high era of pirates in the 
            Caribbean, and of postal spying in central Europe, of which the 
            king's Hanover home was possibly the most important "vista" in the 
            spy game. NGC graded MS-63. 
            Estimated Value $1,400-1,700. 

            Provenance: The Cheshire Collection.


          








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