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Auction 91  7-8 June 2016
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Lot 2692

Starting price: 350 USD
Price realized: 2800 USD
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Great Britain. Sixpence, ND. S.2811. Charles I, 1625-1649. Mint mark harp both sides. Obverse ornate crowned bust of king left, mark of value (VI) behind: CAROLVS D:G MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX. Group D, fourth bust with falling lace collar, inner circles Reverse, oval garnished shield with C R at sides, CHRISTO AUSPICE REGNO (I reign under the auspice of Christ). Attractively toned and carefully struck on a very round planchet. It has simi reflective fields. Practically as struck. NGC graded AU-50.
Our consignor feels this coin is a pattern or proof, struck in the period 1632-1633. Very few proof or specimen strikings of silver coins were made in the early part of the 17th century, and they are rarely encountered. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000

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