A Collection of Scottish Coins, the Property of a Gentleman (Part I)

Charles I (1625-1649), Third coinage, Falconer’s Second issue, Twelve Shillings, mm. leaved thistle, f and pellet above crown, large lettering, 5.84g/10h (Murray 3, dies c/c and pl iii, 22; SCBI 35, –; B –; S 5562). A few light scratches on face, nearly very fine, very scarce £200-£260

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 Edinburgh Coin Shop April 1981

These are scarce dies, found only in this one pairing. They use the same letter font as the contemporary gold Unit but not that of the Thirty-Shilling piece and the reverse crown is taller and narrower than on any other die of the series.