Great Britain: Charles II gold Unite of 20 Shillings ND (1660-1662) AU55 NGC,...
Description
Stellar Charles II Unite
Charles II gold Unite of 20 Shillings ND (1660-1662) AU55
NGC, KM415, S-3301, N-2753 (Rare). 8.96gm. First hammered issue
without mark of value behind bust. A phenomenal representative of
this fleeting issue, the highest denomination of Charles II's
short-lived series of hammered coinage. From a balanced a full
strike, this piece retains needle-point peripheries, especially in
the shield, admitting little to no signs of handling. A coveted
amber tone silhouettes the well-defined motifs, a remember of its
350+ of history. Undoubtedly a piece for the most discerning coin
cabinets.After the restoration of the monarchy in 1660, the Tower mint began striking coins of much the same style as under Charles I but with a far finer portrait of the King than seen previously, perhaps out of loyalty for their recently-restored monarch. However, under the Commonwealth much work had been undertaken by the engraver Thomas Simon and engineer Pierre Blondeau to introduce milled coinage to England, a process which continued into the reign of Charles II. Accordingly, within just two years of the King's return, hammered coinage such as this superb Unite ceased to be produced as milled coins took their place.
Metal: Gold
Diameter: 34mm
Weight: 9g
AGW: 0.2653oz
More information about Great Britain Coins. See also: Great Britain World Coin Nationality.
Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000.
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