Lot 2182
Great Britain. Unite, ND. S.3304; Fr-276. Charles II. Gold Unites with a value of 20 Shillings were produced during Charles II's hammered coinage (in the first two years after the 1660 Restoration of the monarchy). This was one of the last of the hammered gold coins. The Unite was replaced by the milled gold Guinea in 1663, this with a value of 20 shillings, subsequently rising to 21 shillings. Here we have an extraordinary example of the final hammered gold issue, boldly marked "XX" for 20 Shillings Gold, with a marvelous portrait of the king and a strongly defined royal shield on the reverse. Reflective luster and some lovely, premium red toning. This is certainly among the finest known examples of this rare gold coin. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,500.
The Cheshire Collection.
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| Realized $12,650 |
