Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2023 Global Showcase Auction 14-21 Aug 2023
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GREAT BRITAIN. Commonwealth. Double Crown, 1653. London Mint; mm: Sun/-. PCGS AU-58.
S-3210; Fr-270; N-2717; KM-394.1. Weight: 4.52 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). This RARE and enchanting specimen features a rather crisp strike upon each side, though a hint of doubling is noted. Meanwhile, the color is a delightful olive-yellow, with some darker orange hues highlighting the devices. The level of wear is seemingly imperceptible, with this near-Mint example being exceeded in the PCGS census by just one other piece.
Estimate: $5000 - $7500
S-3210; Fr-270; N-2717; KM-394.1. Weight: 4.52 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). This RARE and enchanting specimen features a rather crisp strike upon each side, though a hint of doubling is noted. Meanwhile, the color is a delightful olive-yellow, with some darker orange hues highlighting the devices. The level of wear is seemingly imperceptible, with this near-Mint example being exceeded in the PCGS census by just one other piece.
Estimate: $5000 - $7500