Lot 2171
Great Britain. Commonwealth (1649-60) silver Crown, 1654. S-3214. ESC-7, also rated R3, "extremely rare." The Cheshire collector liked these, enjoyed the rarity of the better dates, and bought the nicest examples of each he could locate in a search that lasted about two decades. This coin is more typical of the pieces seen, its surfaces not quite so reflective or clean as on the 1652/1 piece. It was also struck from slightly buckled dies. The flan is unusually round and the strike is exceptionally clean, without the typical doubled letters so frequently seen, even on the nicest coins. Dies only slightly rotated. Dark gray surfaces. Most pleasing! Found at a shop in the north of England, therefore without pedigree, but obviously kept with unusual care. NGC graded AU-53.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
The Cheshire Collection.
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| Realized $4,600 |
