Charles II, Shilling, 1671, with plume below bust and in centre of reverse, otherwise similar to preceding coin (ESC 1035 R2; S.3376), <I>very attractively toned, good extremely fine, and possibly the finest known, extremely rare</I> | Christie's

Sale 1255

ANCIENT ENGLISH & FOREIGN COINS/COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS

Spink London

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12 - 14 July 2000

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Lot 2452

Charles II, Shilling, 1671, with plume below bust and in centre of reverse, otherwise similar to preceding coin (ESC 1035 R2; S.3376), very attractively toned, good extremely fine, and possibly the finest known, extremely rare

Price realised

GBP 1,150

Estimate

GBP 1,200 - GBP 1,500

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Charles II, Shilling, 1671, with plume below bust and in centre of reverse, otherwise similar to preceding coin (ESC 1035 R2; S.3376), very attractively toned, good extremely fine, and possibly the finest known, extremely rare

Provenance

Bought Spink, 1954
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