Lot 3235
Great Britain. Crown, 1663. S.3354; ESC-27A. Charles II. First bust. XV edge. No stops on reverse. A beautifully balanced coin showing very little wear. Slight evidence of roller lines through the top of the King's hair and laurels, as made as the mint during manufacture. A nicely struck coin with few marks of any kind, evidence of die-rust in the fields (London was a very humid place at the time), pleasing medium gray toning with hues of golden green on reverse. Exceptionally fine for this first issue of the classic Charles II crown. In Fine catalogues 500 Pounds while with stops 150 Pounds. For EF with stops Catalogues 4000 Pounds and with No stops EF No estimate is given. NGC graded AU-50.
Estimated Value $10,000 - 15,000.
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