Lot 2230
Great Britain. Gold Half Guinea, 1689. William & Mary, jugate busts. S-3429. First busts. Only year of this style, for the portraits were re-worked a bit for the next issue of 1690. Very rare as a type. Finding good-quality coins of this monarchy is particularly difficult; nice half-guineas are rarer than the admittedly rare guineas, twos and fivers, even though those denominations are more highly priced. Not comparable to either of the Terner specimens, which enjoyed a special sparkle, this is nonetheless a most pleasing coin, having old toning, a nice single strike on the portraits, and only a little weakness in strike in the center of the reverse shield. What is particularly noteworthy and important for collectors is this coin's lack of the metal-flaws, poor edges and surface striations so commonly found on even the nicest gold of this reign. In other words, this is a premium coin with a light glow to its beautiful yellow gold. Catalogues for £4,000 (about $8,000) in EF in the 2005 Spink price guide. We feel that is about the value of this piece. NGC graded MS-60.
Estimated Value $6,500 - 8,000.
The Cheshire Collection.
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