Lot 325
Great Britain. Crown, 1672. S-3358; ESC-45. Charles II, 1660-1685. Milled coinage; Third bust. Laureate and draped bust right. Reverse: Crowned cruciform arms, with interlocking C's at angles, Garter star at center. Edge: "V. QVARTO." The strike is even and sharp on both sides, with both a delicately detailed shield on reverse and a sensitive portrait of King Charles. Luster emanates from beneath dark gray toning glinting with iridescent hues. A few minute marks and some faint black carbon impurities in the metal, but these are nothing. This is among the finest examples of a 3rd Bust crown to be found anywhere. NGC graded AU-58.
These early milled coins possess many wonderful characteristics, tiny differences which make them enjoyable to study. On this coin the "2" in the date is a huge fat digit compared to the thin "7" just before it. But why quibble? Here indeed is a lovely coin showing only slight wear and possessing a simply wonderful balance of components, which total up to what one can call "eye appeal."
Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000.
Ex Cheshire Collection (5/30 - 6/1/05), lot 2188.
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