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Auction: 20004 - British Coins and Commemorative Medals: Spring Auction - conducted behind CLOSED DOORS
Lot: 295

Charles I (1625-49), Shilling, a contemporary forgery from false dies, struck in silver, in style of type IV, York, 3.78g, 12h, m.m. lion, •(m.m.)• carolvs dg mag • brit • fr • et • hi • rex, crude portrait left, xii behind, rev. • christo • avspice • regno (m.m.)• n reversed, crowned oval-garnished shield, ebor retrograde in cartouche below (UKDFD 38494 this coin; Brooker -; Besly, pl. 8, no. 4 same dies; S.2873), a field find with a striking split at 12 o'clock, otherwise very fine, very rare

provenance
Found near York, 4 September 2012 (acquired York, 23 April 2013)

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Sold for
£550

Starting price
£140