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Commonwealth gold Unite 1651 AU55 NGC, KM395.1, S-3208, N-2715. 8.79gm. A pleasing Almost Uncirculated specimen of this popular issue. Commonwealth coinage was introduced in 1649 and considered deeply unattractive by its first users; far removed from the previous coinage under Charles I, bearing no monarch's portrait and the Latin legends replaced by "THE COMMONWEALTH OF ENGLAND" and "GOD WITH US". Indeed, this coinage remains the sole British issue to ever feature purely English legends. The first coins from 1649-51 are typically very well-made and sharp, indicative of a strong pride in the new Commonwealth; however, from 1651 onwards the quality steeply declines into misshapen, blundered coins. The present offering, being fully round with well-prepared dies, clearly hails from this earlier production period. Light wear is evident to its high points in line with the grade, but otherwise it exhibits no major distracting marks, clearly original surfaces with a subdued red tone and underlying original luster. Attractive for the grade and a delight to view in hand.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 7000-9000 USD
Commonwealth gold Unite 1651 AU55 NGC, KM395.1, S-3208, N-2715. 8.79gm. A pleasing Almost Uncirculated specimen of this popular issue. Commonwealth coinage was introduced in 1649 and considered deeply unattractive by its first users; far removed from the previous coinage under Charles I, bearing no monarch's portrait and the Latin legends replaced by "THE COMMONWEALTH OF ENGLAND" and "GOD WITH US". Indeed, this coinage remains the sole British issue to ever feature purely English legends. The first coins from 1649-51 are typically very well-made and sharp, indicative of a strong pride in the new Commonwealth; however, from 1651 onwards the quality steeply declines into misshapen, blundered coins. The present offering, being fully round with well-prepared dies, clearly hails from this earlier production period. Light wear is evident to its high points in line with the grade, but otherwise it exhibits no major distracting marks, clearly original surfaces with a subdued red tone and underlying original luster. Attractive for the grade and a delight to view in hand.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 7000-9000 USD