British Shillings
Lot 1588 SESSION 6 (9.30am Wednesday) British Shillings
Estimate $2,500
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $1,800
COMMONWEALTH, (1649-1660), silver shilling, 1653 (S.3214). Almost round, well struck, especially on the obverse, even attractive grey and gold tone, good very fine and rare in this condition.
Purchased from Auckland Coin and Bullion Exchange Ltd, per Jim Johnson.
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