Lot 3116

Sale 92 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Commonwealth, (1649-1660), silver crown, 1651, (29.31 grams), obverse with W and G joined to outer circle, reverse with G and H joined to outer edge, (S.3214, N.2721, ESC 3 [R4]). Attractive light grey tone, round and nearly very fine, with a light edge crack at 3.00, very rare in this condition.

Ex Orlo Smith, Melbourne, May 1984, previously listed in Seaby Coin & Medal Bulletin, London, July 1968 (3005). Another "workmanship piece" being round, well centred and struck on a broad flan.

Estimate
$4,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$3,000