Lot 3229
Great Britain. Crown, 1656/4. S.3214; ESC-9. Commonwealth period, 1649-1660. Purchased for its eye-appeal and as the final date of its design type; in fact, struck just as the coming Cromwell crowns were in preparation (the Protector's coins were authorized in 1655, Thomas Simon set to work on them shortly after and produced the prototypes in 1656, and the portraiture coinages dated 1658 began in 1657). Thus this piece should be viewed as the last of its kind and interestingly set at this date in history. Light gray toning with silvery luster beneath, a hint of gold toning, the strike typical as are the rims and surfaces, which show die-porosity (makes sense for an over-date). Full flan with almost complete outer beaded circle on the rims. Dies rotated about 45 degrees out of normal alignment. Extremely rare state of preservation, showing original luster. NGC graded AU-55.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
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