Lot 2191
Great Britain. Halfcrown, 1677. Charles II. S-3367. 4th draped bust. "VICESIMO NONO" in all probability but the edge is not visible in the slab. Bright with luster. Light gold toning on reverse. Struck from clashed dies. An exceptionally high-grade example of this classic, showing the interlinked C's in between the shield's quadrants on reverse. While there is some disturbance to the luster, the fact that there is luster at all is highly unusual. The vast majority of silver of this reign, and particularly the crowns and halfcrowns, are seldom found in grades better than VF. Almost none still retains any of the original "gleam" seen on this coin. Many of the so-called nicest examples that go through the London sale rooms have been cleaned or are drab but are not so noted in the descriptions. This coin is well-balanced with an above-average strike that is particularly sharp in numerous details (Charles' hair is never seen fully detailed) and surfaces which are far, far finer than on 95% of his halfcrowns, of any date or portrait style. Most flans of this period are also plagued by alloy flaws or poor rolling, but not this coin. A rare type, worth a strong bid! NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $4,600 - 5,000.
The Cheshire Collection.
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