Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

Charles II (1660-1685), Shilling, 1679, second bust, plume below and in centre of rev. (ESC 1056; S 3376). Flan slightly mis-shaped at top and lightly haymarked, nearly extremely fine, attractively toned, very rare (£1,500-2,000)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of English Milled Silver Coins.

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Provenance:
G. Wakeford Collection;
H. Montagu Collection, Part V, Sotheby Auction, 16-20 November 1897, lot 455 (part);
J.G. Murdoch Collection, Part III, Sotheby Auction, 8-13 June 1903, lot 608 (part)