Lot 2224
Great Britain. Silver Shilling, 1687/6. James II. S-3410. Shillings of this reign are among the rarest of all English silver coins, of all periods. Few are known as nice as EF grade. Most pieces circulated hard, for years, and today are VF or less. Uncirculated coins exist but are very, very rare. This coin is up toward the top of the collectible shillings of James II, showing a touch of wear and brightening. The color is light silvery gray. At arm's length, it's obvious that much luster remains intact. Strike is quite sharp, as usually seen. The overdate is clear but a common feature in this short-lived series, where dies were obviously reused. A few small pecks and marks, but overall an excellent example of the coinage. NGC graded AU-58.
Estimated Value $2,250 - 2,750.
The Cheshire Collection.
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