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Auction: 20004 - British Coins and Commemorative Medals: Spring Auction - conducted behind CLOSED DOORS
Lot: 262

Charles I (1625-49), Unite, a contemporary forgery in gilt silver, in the style of Group G, Tower, 8.06g, 6h, m.m. sun, •(m.m.)• carolvs • d • g • ma[g] • bri • fr[a] • et • hi • rex, crowned, draped and cuirassed "Oxford" bust left, value behind, rev. crowned oval garnished shield dividing crowned cypher (Brooker 1184 this coin), patches of gilding worn and somewhat double-struck on reverse, otherwise fine, rare

provenance
'A Group of 17th Century Counterfeits from a Deceased Estate', DNW 89, 29 September 2010, lot 2296
Purchased Studio Coins, January 2000 (with ticket)
J G Brooker, collection part-purchased by Spink, 1978

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Sold for
£260

Starting price
£180