Scotland
Charles II Dollar (4 Merks) 1676 VF35 NGC, Edinburgh mint, KM113, S-5618, Burns-pg. 498, 1 (Fig. 1054), SCBI XXXV-1608 var. (there, without stop after ET). Markedly challenging quality for this scarce date, of which most examples survive in Fine condition or worse. Indeed, despite noticeable wear over the higher points of Charles' features, the remainder of the designs shows a definite sharpness certainly above the example in the Bodleian Library illustrated in the Sylloge of Coins of the British Isles. Residual luster is also detectable over both sides, suggesting a perhaps conservative assigned grade. Sold with old Baldwin's tag.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/scotland/scotland-charles-ii-dollar-4-merks-1676-vf35-ngc-/a/3098-34345.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3098-01182022
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Estimate: 1200-1800 USD