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Auction: 21007 - British and World Coins Autumn Auction
Lot: 118

James II (1685-1688), Shilling, 1687 over 6, first bust, rev. five strings to harp, obliquely milled edge, 6h, 6.05g (Bull 769; ESC 1072; W H Lampard 2171 same reverse die; Pywell-Phillips 128; Spink 3410), an electrifying example with pleasing blue toning framing key devices, an unfortunate die flaw through Garter star and traces of flecking, otherwise handsomely bold, extremely fine, rare in this condition and superior to the Slaney specimen

provenance
Dr Burstal, SCMB, August 1957, DB387 - EF, toned, scarce - £5.10.0 [with his ticket, stating:]
'Fol. 51 - Baldwin - G/G/-'


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Sold for
£3,500

Starting price
£850