Coins and Historical Medals

Charles I (1625-1649), Tower mint, Unite, Gp C, class IIa, mm. rose [1631-2] over plume, carolvs d; g; mag; br; fr; et hi; rex, bust 3a left with wide crown, rev. florent. concordia. regna, quartered shield of arms, crown above, c r and pellets in fields, 9.02g/11h (SCBI Brooker 70 var. [obv. legend]; N 2146; S 2685). Flatness across king’s face, otherwise very fine and neatly struck on a broad flan; attractive bright metal £1,500-£2,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Hazelbury Civil War Hoard of English Gold Coins.

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Found in the grounds of Hazelbury Manor near Box (Wiltshire) in 2020 (WILT-0CB2A3)