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Auction: 24005 - The Official Coinex Auction of Ancient, British and World Coins
Lot: 309

Charles I (1625-1649), Civil War Issues, Royalist Bristol, "Declaration" Shilling, 1645, • CAROLVS • D : G : MAG : BR : FR : ET • HI : REX, larger crowned "Bristol" bust left, wearing falling lace collar, no plume before, larger mark of value behind, rev. (BR) • EXVRGAT • [DE]VS • DISSIPENTVR • INIMICI • || REL : PROT : | LEG : ANG : | LIB : PAR : | three even Bristol plumes over Declaration, 1645 below, [Spink XRF: 95.64% Ag], 5.965g [92.05grns], 5h, m.m. single pellet / Br monogram (Dr Hulett XIX, 48 same dies; Morr. C-1; Brooker 1000 var.; North 2498 var.; S.3018 var.), some superficial marks and scuffs from soil deposition, and a minor flan furling at 4 o'clock, otherwise superbly struck up for type, a pleasingly bold very fine if not better for issue, extremely rare, especially in this exemplary grade

Provenance

A 'casual loss' metal detecting find from Hampshire, Friday 14 June 2024

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Estimate
£3,000 to £4,000

Starting price
£3000