Lot 2152
Great Britain. James I (1603-25) silver Shilling (1623-24). S-2668. Third coinage of 1619-25. Lis mm, struck 1623-24, at the very end of this reign. Sixth bust. A simply gorgeous specimen showing only the slightest wear, and on an almost perfectly round flan but the design struck slightly off-center, taking away a bit of detail on the left obverse. However, the strike itself is awesome for this period, with much crispness in the king's portrait showing deep details in most parts; the legends on both sides and the reverse shield are also particularly well struck, though some details are rounded and this is a combination of shallow die-work and a tad of weak strike. More than a little early 17th-century luster remains beneath handsome silvery gray toning. One of the nicest quality James shillings anyone could hope to own. Overall, a "picture of its age"! NGC graded AU-55.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250.
The Cheshire Collection.
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