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Auction: 24004 - British and World Coins and Medals Spring Auction
Lot: 183

Carolean Shillings (2) | Charles I (1625-1649), Group E, 'Aberystwyth' bust, Type 4.1, Shilling, 1638-1639, Tower (under king), (m.m.) CAROLVS · D .' G .' MA .' BR .' FR .' ET · HI .' REX ·, crowned bust left, single-arched crown, XII behind, rev. (m.m.) · CHRISTO · AVSPICE · REGNO ·, square topped shield over cross moline, 6.09g [93.98grns], 2h, m.m. anchor (PAS: DOR-180F98 = BM 2019 T966/173 this coin; Brooker 529; Sharp F5/1; North 2230/1; Spink 2797), scratches across the portrait, some areas of double striking and bruising about the legends, mottled toning, beautiful level of detail at central devices, piece of fine work, good fine; another, similar, 5.76g [88.89grns], 2h, m.m. anchor (PAS: DOR-180F98 = BM 2019 T966/176 this coin; Brooker 528; Sharp F5/1; North 2230/1; Spink 2797), slightly clipped flan, some softness to devices but otherwise a bold strike with great details, fine (2)

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Sold for
£520

Starting price
£60