Lot 119
Great Britain. Guinea, 1666. Charles II, 3rd laureate Bust. S-3342; Fr-287; KM-424.1. Struck at the time of the Great Plague and the devastating Fire of London, therefore probably made in very small numbers. Patches of die rust appear under "66 MAG." Unusually pretty, obviously most desirable and very rare in this state. Sharply struck except for the very center of the reverse and on the lock over the king's ear. While this 1666 guinea is a great coin, comparing it to the 1665 guinea above also demonstrates that coin's special Specimen qualities. PCGS graded AU-58.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,000.
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