BRITISH COINS, Commonwealth, Silver Shilling, 1658, English shield within laurel and palm branches, initial mark anchor, legends in English surrounding, outer beaded circle both sides, rev shields of England and Ireland, with value above, all within beaded circle, date and legend surrounding, 5.60g (ESC 998 R2; Bull 161; N 2725; S 3218). Darkly toned with a patina from the River Thames mud, double struck, very fine and very rare.
Estimate: £2000-2500