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GOLD 5-GUINEAS 1684
Charles II, Stuart King, 1660-1685
Second Bust. Highly lustrous yellow-gold surfaces, sharply detailed portrait.
S-3331. PCGS-graded MS61.
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GOLD 2-GUINEAS 1664
Charles II, Stuart King, 1660-1685
Elephant hallmark beneath the king’s portrait. First Bust. First year of issue for this new denomination,
and the only date of this variety (first bust style) having the Elephant hallmark. As fine a specimen as
exists. One of the great treasures of the Tyrant Collection. An exquisite coin with prooflike luster and
exhibiting perfectly centered dies, high rims, especially bold details, and beautiful reddish gold toning.
S-3334. PCGS-graded MS64.
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GOLD 2-GUINEAS 1676
Charles II, Stuart King, 1660-1685
Second Bust. One of the great treasures of the Tyrant Collection. A magnificent specimen resembling a
proof, with a fabulous portrait and truly glassy luster on the reverse. Possibly the finest known coin of
this denomination from this reign.
S-3335. NGC-graded SP63.