The Geoffrey Cope Collection of British Coins. Charles I.
AR Shilling (29mm, 5.98 g, 4h). Aberystwyth mint; im: open book. Struck 1638/9-1642. Crowned bust left; plumes to left, XII (mark of value) to right / Plumes over coat-of-arms. Morrieson, Aberystwyth B-2; Brooker 756 (same dies); North 2330; SCBC 2884.
Trace of porosity on reverse under toning. Some lustre. Good VF. Rare.
Ex Westminster School (Sotheby, 26 May 1976), lot 433.
Price realized | 3'250 CHF |
Starting price | 1'200 CHF |
Estimate | 1'500 CHF |