Sale 31: The Pre-Long Beach Auction May 30 - June 1, 2005, Lot 2330<br>. Silver Crown, 1746 LIMA. George II. Old 
laureate bust. S-3689. Edge not readable in the slab. Recut "6" in 
date. Bifurcated letters in the legends. Some will not like this 
coin, but to the cataloguer's eyes it enjoys a special elegance, 
coming from its deeply patinated toning, which is bluish black. Dark 
as it is, luster gleams through it. 
NGC graded 
MS-62. 
Estimated Value $3,500-4,500. 


 Realized $3,200

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