Charles I (1625-1649), Tower mint, Shilling, Gp C, mm. plume, larger bust, mantle breaks inner circle, tassel more detailed, rev. oval scroll-garnished shield with rose petal at base, plume between c r at top, 5.76g/11h (Sharp C3/5; SCBI Brooker 467, same dies; N 2222; S 2788). A piece of fine work from carefully engraved dies with guide lines within both inner and outer beaded circles, well-centred on a round flan, obverse with hairline scratches, profile, beard and ruff tooled, about fine, reverse good fine, extremely rare (£300-400)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Silver Coins of Charles I from a Private Collection.

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