(1660-62) Shil S-3308 First Issue MS(PCGS#159924)

January 2022 NYINC World Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

1267

等级

AU58

价格

43,778

详细说明

GREAT BRITAIN. Shilling, ND (1660-62). London Mint; mm: crown/-. Charles II. PCGS AU-58. S-3308; KM-406. Being the best example ever certified by PCGS, this Shilling has luster that rivals many uncirculated examples and exhibits only a miniscule amount of wear on the hair. Wonderfully detailed and absolutely exceptional, a very choice piece indeed. Son of Charles I, it was not immediately clear the Charles II would ever rule, after the English Civil War resulted in his father’s execution and his defeat. After the weak and ineffectual reign of Richard Cromwell, son of Oliver, as Lord Protector, support of Monarchy began to rise again in England. Royalists in Parliament welcomed Charles back to the throne so long as he ruled with Parliament and in 1660 Charles II was declared king. Despite his promise to rule with Parliament, Charles often contravened the will of Parliament and soon was waging wars that were not supported by the body. By the end of Charles II reign, he had essentially become despotic in nature, yet he always held widespread public popularity. He remains known as the merry prince, and despite this, he had no surviving children. After his death the crown passed to his Catholic brother James II. During the reign of Charles II, the last hammered coin issues were struck, and milled coinage became the standard after some trial during the Commonwealth period. Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000. Provenance: From the Paul C. Runze Collection. To view all items from the Paul C. Runze Collection, click here. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.