Charles I (1625-1649), York mint, Shilling, Gp 2 [type 5], mm. lion, bust in lace collar, lozenge above and to right of xii, crown above oval lion-skin garnished shield, ebor below, 5.31g/12h (Besly 2Ee; SCBI Brooker 1097, same dies; N 2320; S 2874). Contemporaneously pierced, further attempted piercing by the King’s chin, otherwise fine and toned with light blue and gold hues £90-£120

M. Bull Collection