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Auction: 21006 - British Hammered and Milled Coins: Summer Auction
Lot: 168

Charles I (1625-1649), Group C, Shilling, 1630-1631, Type 2a, Tower (under King), (m.m.) CAROLVS D .' G .' MAG .' BRI [.'] FR .' ET HIB .' REX •, tall narrow crowned bust, plain armour, rev. CHRISTO • AVSPICE • REGNO (m.m.), oval garnished shield, CR above, 5.94g, 4h, m.m. plume (Sharp C2/1; Brooker 445; North 2221; Spink 2787), a significant flan split at 7 o'clock and tarnishing at 12 o'clock on reverse, otherwise an exquisite coin, possibly struck with 'fine work' dies, the central devices pleasingly bold, good very fine, the reverse better still, rare thus

Provenance
SCMB, September 1968, X136 - 'about VF' - £25.0.0

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Sold for
£380

Starting price
£180