Charles I (1625-1649), Newark issues, Shilling, 1645, crown with jewels on band, rev. obs newark, 5.69g/12h (Hird 250-1, same dies; SCBI Brooker 1221, same rev. die; N 2640; S 3143). Good very fine, attractively toned (£1,200-1,500)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Silver Coins of Charles I from a Private Collection.

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From the reverse die in the early stages of the flawing normally prominent when it was used to strike 1645 halfcrowns