(1659) 6PENCE Lord Baltimore Sixpence XF45 PCGS. CAC. Hodder 2-C, W-1060, R.5. ...

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(1659) Lord Baltimore Sixpence, XF45
W-1060, Rare Colonial Type

(1659) 6PENCE Lord Baltimore Sixpence XF45 PCGS. CAC. Hodder 2-C, W-1060, R.5. Per its previous catalog appearance, the coin is 21.9 mm from a heavy planchet of 45.83 grains. The shillings, sixpence, fourpence, and denarium of this type were produced circa 1659 at the request of Civil Calvert, the second Lord Baltimore. King Charles I had granted George Calvert, the first Lord Baltimore, a charter that named him the Lord Proprietor of the colony that eventually became Maryland. Although this charter did not state that Calvert had coinage rights in Maryland, his son assumed the right because the Virginia charter of 1606 included provision for coinage.

An unknown mint in London, perhaps the Tower, produced a limited number of coins for Cecil Calvert to aid Maryland commerce. The Clerke of the Irons in the Tower, however, who was also holder of a Puritan Commonwealth commission against false coiners, obtained a warrant for Calvert's arrest and seized his tools and remaining coins. We do not know how Calvert got out of this sticky situation, but he lived until 1675.

This is a well-preserved example that is well-struck with even wear over the high points. Medium density gray and rose toning covers each side with no obvious or distracting abrasions present. A rare and desirable Colonial that actively circulated in 17th century America. Listed on page 37 of the 2024 Guide Book. Population: 14 in 45, 23 finer (7/23).
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 9/2003), lot 5020; ANA Signature (8/2014), lot 5502.
From The James E. Blake Collection of United States Colonial Coins & Tokens.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2U3K, PCGS# 33, Greysheet# 379)

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