Lot 294
Charles II (1660-1685), Two-Guineas, 1664 Elephant.

Ancient, Medieval & Milled British, World & Islamic Coins | 113
Auction: 18 October 2023 at 10:00 BST
Estimate: £7,000 - £8,000
Description
Charles II (1660-1685), Two-Guineas, 1664 Elephant, first laureate bust with pointed truncation right, Elephant below, reverse crowned shields cruciform, emblem-adorned sceptres in angles, five strings to harp, edge straight milled, 16.65g, (EGC 204; S.3334). Near extremely fine the reverse better, strong for this weakly struck issue. Flashes of mint brilliance in the legends and devices. Light flecking and possibly a spot removed in antiquity.

