James II (1685-1688), Sixpence, 1687, later shields over early shields (ESC 1526c; S 3413). Practically as struck with attractive blue-grey tone, very rare thus (£500-600)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of English Milled Silver Coins.

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Provenance:
H.H. Duncombe Collection, Sotheby Auction, 21-3 June 1869, ticket states ‘[bought from] Lincoln after auct.’

The alteration of the shields is not as clear as on some extant specimens, but is apparent on close inspection of the tops of the French and Irish arms