Great Britain
Charles II gold 5 Guineas 1679 VF - Altered Date, Tooling, Tower mint, KM444.1, S-3331. TRICESIMO PRIMO edge. A moderately circulation example, with attractive reddish tone that highlights many of the raised surfaces. Unfortunately, the areas around the RA of GRATIA and the 79 of the date have been tooled and in the case of the latter, the tooling has resulted in the date appearing as 1670. The edge however helps determine the actual date, and for the collector merely seeking an example of the type, this piece should be more than acceptable.
Note: Due to the alteration of the date, NGC has decided not to encapsulate this coin. It's suitability at PCGS has not been determined. Sold as is, no returns.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 4000-6000 USD