 Charles II, 1660-1685. 5 Guineas, 1668. First laureate bust r., elephant below. Rv. Cruciform shields, scepters in the angles and interlaced C's at the center. Edge DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI VICESIMO, 20th Year of the Reign, a fine point of Restoration etiquette which counted the years from the death of King Charles I rather than from the actual return of the King in 1660. S.3329, Fr.282. Here is a magnificent example of the coinage identified with the African Company. Splendidly struck and displaying a wealth of lustrous beauty, the obverse virtually Mint State. Choice About Uncirculated. (Est. $7,000-$8,000)
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