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Auction: 20004 - British Coins and Commemorative Medals: Spring Auction - conducted behind CLOSED DOORS
Lot: 280

Charles I (1625-49), Shilling, a contemporary forgery from false dies, struck in fine silver, in the style of Group E, type 4.1var., Tower, 4.42g, 7h, m.m. anchor (grapple-like, with flukes to right both sides), •:•(m.m.) carolvs • d: g ma: br• fr • et • hi rex, crude portrait left, with double arched crown, large xii behind, rev. •:•(m.m.)•:• christo • avspice • regno, square-topped shield over cross moline (cf. Sharp F4-5; Brooker 1201; cf. N.2230-31; cf. S.2797), creased and straightened, otherwise of sufficiently competent style, toned, a bolder fine, rare

provenance
A Morris, collection sold by Bennett (acquired May 2013)
Purchased Richardson, March 2002

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Sold for
£420

Starting price
£60