Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2023 Global Showcase Auction 14-21 Aug 2023
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GREAT BRITAIN. Commonwealth. Unite (20 Shillings), 1653. London Mint; mm: Sun/-. NGC Unc Details--Reverse Scratched.
S-3208; Fr-269; KM-395.1; N-2715. Weight: 9.10 gms. Obverse: St. George's shield within wreath composed of laurel branch and palm frond; Reverse: Two shield bearing St. George's cross (England) and harp (Ireland). A stunning and resounding example overall, this highly vibrant and brilliant large gold hammered issue presents enchanting eye appeal and essentially no evidence of time spent in commerce. A minor scratch as noted below St. George's shield (viewed as the reverse by NGC) accounts for the designation, but is most easily overlooked on account of its dazzling flair.
Estimate: $7000 - $10000
S-3208; Fr-269; KM-395.1; N-2715. Weight: 9.10 gms. Obverse: St. George's shield within wreath composed of laurel branch and palm frond; Reverse: Two shield bearing St. George's cross (England) and harp (Ireland). A stunning and resounding example overall, this highly vibrant and brilliant large gold hammered issue presents enchanting eye appeal and essentially no evidence of time spent in commerce. A minor scratch as noted below St. George's shield (viewed as the reverse by NGC) accounts for the designation, but is most easily overlooked on account of its dazzling flair.
Estimate: $7000 - $10000