Charles I (1625-1649), Third coinage, Falconer’s Second issue, Twelve Shillings, mm. leaved thistle, colon stops on obv., reads magn britan fran et hib, f and pellet above crown, large harp, 5.93g/6h (Murray 6; SCBI 35, 1509-11, same dies; cf. B 43, fig. 1020; S 5562). Very fine, toned £200-£300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Scottish Coins, the Property of a Gentleman.

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bt A.D. Hamilton October 1985

The vendor points out the traces of rust on the obverse die which suggests a gap between the production of this type and its predecessor (Murray 5).