Charles I (1625-1649), Oxford mint, Shilling, 1644, mm. Shrewsbury plume on obv. only, large bust with jewelled armour and lozenge stops on obv., Declaration in three lines, three Shrewsbury plumes above, date and ox below, pellet stops, 5.70g/6h (Morr. D-11; SCBI Brooker 945, same dies; N 2449; S 2974). On a slightly creased full flan, slightly double-struck on reverse, otherwise about very fine and toned, the die combination rare £400-£500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, English Coins from the Collection of the late Dr John Hulett.

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Provenance: Bt P. Finn 1998