Lot 2198
Great Britain. Silver Sixpence, 1678/7. Charles II. S-3382. Another excellent example, but this coin, while given the same grade by the slabbers, is not the equal of the 1677. Nonetheless it's a bit rarer as an overdate and very appealing. Similar gray color, well set, original. But the luster is not quite so strong here. And the strike is a bit mushy on reverse. Darker toning appears among the letters. Having "knocked" this coin with the reality of its appearance, it should be now stated that it remains among the finer known coins of this denomination, of Charles II. Few exist even in EF, let alone this higher grade. British collectors will insist it's "Good EF" and that's fine: go find its equal before you squawk too much! NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500.
The Cheshire Collection.
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| Realized $1,093 |
