Lot 2493
Great Britain. Shilling, ND. S.2668. James I, 1603-1625. Third coinage (1619-25). Mint mark, lis (1623-4). Sixth bust. A simply gorgeous specimen showing only the slightest wear, and on an almost perfectly round flan but the design struck slightly off-center, taking away a bit of detail on the left obverse. However, the strike itself is awesome for this period, with much crispness in the king's portrait showing deep details in most parts; the legends on both sides and the reverse shield are also particularly well struck, though some details are rounded and this is a combination of shallow de-work and a tad of weak strike. More than a little early 17th-century luster remains beneath handsome silvery gray toning. One of the nicest quality James shillings anyone could hope to own. Overall, a "picture of its age"! NGC graded AU-55.
Estimated Value $750 - 1,000.
Ex Cheshire Collection.
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