Coins of Charles I From the Lyall Collection

Tower mint, Shilling, Gp B, lightweight issue [struck between 14 August and 7 September 1626], mm. cross Calvary, bust 1, colon stops, rev. plume above square-topped shield, no cross, no stops, 5.12g/3h (Sharp B1/2; SCBI Brooker 405, this coin; N 2220; S 2785). Better than fine, extremely rare; possibly the only lightweight piece known of the type
£300-400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Coins of Charles I From the Lyall Collection.

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Provenance: G.H.L. Bullmore Collection, Glendining Auction, 9-10 July 1969, lot 277; R. Lyall Collection [sold to Seaby 1970]; M.B. Sharp Collection; J.G. Brooker Collection; R.A. Shuttlewood Collection, SNC April 2001 (HS 0272)