Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2021 ANA Auction 16-21 Aug 2021
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SCOTLAND. 12 Shillings, ND (ca. 1637-42). Edinburgh Mint. Charles I. PCGS AU-50 Gold Shield.
S-5558. Third coinage, first (Briot's) issue. Presenting the most alluring engraving and style from the among the coinage of Charles I, Briot's issues--such as the present piece--feature a refinement that was seemingly ahead of its time. Well centered and struck, with excellent detail in the king's hair and eye, as well as the complex shield on the reverse. A charming cabinet tone furthers its appeal, while some hints of brilliance emerge from the protected areas. For completeness, a few light adjustment marks are noted across the king's portrait.
Estimate: $700 - $1000
S-5558. Third coinage, first (Briot's) issue. Presenting the most alluring engraving and style from the among the coinage of Charles I, Briot's issues--such as the present piece--feature a refinement that was seemingly ahead of its time. Well centered and struck, with excellent detail in the king's hair and eye, as well as the complex shield on the reverse. A charming cabinet tone furthers its appeal, while some hints of brilliance emerge from the protected areas. For completeness, a few light adjustment marks are noted across the king's portrait.
Estimate: $700 - $1000