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Auction: 23005 - The "Haddenham" Collection of English Coins
Lot: 567

The 'Haddenham' Collection of English Coins | Charles I (1625-1649), (2) Group D, Type 3a, Shillings, 1634-1635, Tower [under King], (m.m.) . CAROLVS . D .' G .' MA .' BR .' FR .' ET . HI .' REX . fourth larger crowned bust left, wearing falling lace collar, XII behind, no inner circle, rev. (m.m.) . CHRISTO . AVSPICE . REGNO, oval-garnished shield dividing C-R, 5.34g [82.4grns], 1h, m.m. bell (Brooker 486; Sharp E1/1; North 2225; Spink 2791), patchy dark tone to reverse, lightly toned, almost very fine; another, 6.05g [93.2grns], 10h, m.m. crown (Brooker 499; Sharp E2/2; North 2225; Spink 2791), split irregular edges with minor flawing in fields, otherwise an impeccable strike for a currency issue, the central devices sumptuously bold and uniform, a thoroughly pleasing good very fine / extremely fine, rare in this condition (2)

Provenance

i) Warwick & Warwick 657, 11 August 2010, lot 138 - £105
ii) T Mathews, by private treaty, 1990 - £75

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Sold for
£240

Starting price
£170