Lot 552 , A Charles II gold guinea, 1668,
A Charles II gold guinea, 1668, near VF, with attractive toning
Estimate £800-1,200
Possibly tiny mount mark on edge level with L in CAROLVS legend and milling on edge worn from 10 o'clock to 12 o'clock position when viewed from obverse. Reverse with slightly raised line in casting from X of REX curving across to the crown between MAG and BR on legend. Reverse is VF, label for purchase G.Miller.
The collection this comes from was largely purchased from well-known dealers / auctioneers such as Glendinings, Spink and Seaby around 1946-48.
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Sold for £800