Bonhams : Charles II ( 1660-85 ), Five Guineas, 1678, 8 over 7, larger first laureate bust right, pointed truncation, long hair extending down less with less curls at termination, ties thicker and shorter, CAROLVS.II. DEI.GRATIA, toothed border both sides,

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Lot 580

Charles II ( 1660-85 ),

Sold for £ 3,407 (US$ 4,175) inc. premium

27 Mar 2007, 10:30 BST

Charles II ( 1660-85 ),

Five Guineas, 1678, 8 over 7, larger first laureate bust right, pointed truncation, long hair extending down less with less curls at termination, ties thicker and shorter, CAROLVS.II. DEI.GRATIA, toothed border both sides, R.inverted die axis, crowned cruciform shields, eight strings to harp, sceptre in angles, interlinked C's in centre, date at top, MAG. BR.FRA. ET HIB REX., no stop after HIB, edge inscribed TRICESIMO (schneider 426; MCE 17; S.3328), good fine to very fine with some small contact marks, better on reverse.

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