Lot 291
Commonwealth (1649-1660), Double Crown or Half Unite, dated 1651 (1651/49). NGC MS 63+

Ancient, Medieval & Milled British, World & Islamic Coins | 113
Auction: 18 October 2023 at 10:00 BST
£20,400
Description
Commonwealth (1649-1660), Double Crown or Half Unite, dated 1651 (1651/49), English shield within a laurel and palm branch, legends issued in English as opposed to Latin, pellet stops both sides, mintmark sun (stops both sides), reads THE COMMONWEALTH OF ENGLAND. Rev, English and Irish shields conjoined, value X above all within beaded linear circle, legend surrounding, GOD WITH VS, date above 4.54g (EGC 38 R2; North 2717; S.3210). Choice Practically mint state, magnificent. Encapsulated by NGC as MS63+.
NGC top population – the only one graded.
Footnote
The flaw to the right of the 5 indicates that this coin is 1651 struck over 1649, see English Gold Coinage by Maurice Bull – no. 38R2.

