Guinea 1695 Elephant & Castle S.3459, VG, Ex-Jewellery, an extremely rare 2-year type, with the 1696 coin stated as 'Extremely rare' by the Standard Catalogue. Our archive database stretching back 21 years reveals that this is the first example we have handled. Further research has uncovered a coin offered at Heritage Auctions in January 2024, whose description stated that their coin was the first they had handled, and that NGC had only graded one (their) example. We note also that PCGS have only graded one example, so by statistical analysis alone, proves to be rarer than the Standard Catalogue would suggest, Guinea collectors will certainly be alerted to this rare opportunity to own a coin of this type
Guinea 1695 Small Lis in French shield, S.3458 VF with one light scratch in the field on each side, overall a pleasing and even example with much eye appeal
Guinea 1695 S.3458 Fine with two small scuffs on the edge, a collectable example of early milled gold, the reverse a little weak on the top crown as often, the reverse otherwise bold
Half Guinea 1695 Early Harp S.3466 with signs of a small and skilful repair to the edge by the T of ET, otherwise around VF the reverse with some light haymarks
Guinea 1695 S.3458 About VF the reverse with some darker toning lines on and around the French shield, and some contact marks visible under magnification, nevertheless a pleasing example and seldom seen in grades above Fine
Guinea 1695 First Bust S3458 Good Fine/Fine French Shield weak reverse
£300
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