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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;physics-fan3.14, post: 783851, member: 19165&quot;]Was lucky enough to buy these two shillings. The first is a Charles I, the second William III. NGC calls the Charles I a F-12, but I think it should be a little higher than that (maybe a British F-12, which would be an American VF). These shillings are very crudely struck - the Charles I series of shillings is incredibly complicated, with a wide variety of types, strikes, circumstances, etc. Part of this is due to the English Civil War, although this coin was struck in 1639. </p><p><br /></p><p>The second one the dealer also had marked Fine, but I believe its a bit better than Fine. Interestingly, the insert in the dealers flip traces this piece to an auction in 1968, which I have not yet researched. The surfaces of this piece are flawless, beautifully toned with the old silver look I love so much. Even more interesting is the huge die clash visible on the obverse behind the Bust - the Irish harp from the reverse is clearly visible. So, tell me what y&#039;all think! </p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk68/physicsfan/Shillings/IMG_6154.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk68/physicsfan/Shillings/IMG_6159.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk68/physicsfan/Shillings/IMG_6160.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk68/physicsfan/Shillings/IMG_6164.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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