Half Guinea 1678 8 over 7 S.3348 in an NGC holder and graded VF35, the 8 clearly struck over a 7, with the underlying downward stroke bold in the lower loop, the overstruck 8 also appears double struck, all Charles II gold difficult to find to all grades above Fine
Five Guineas 1678 8 over 7 First Bust, S.3328A Fine or better/Good Fine with touches of red and magenta toning in the legends, a pleasing and even example with good eye appeal. Only the second First Bust coin we have offered of this date, the first we have offered for 7 years, the previous example being an ex-jewellery piece. Far scarcer than the second bust coin. Comes in a London Mint Office box with certificate
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