British and World Coins

Charles I (1625-1649), Third coinage, Briot’s issue, Unite, mm. thistle-head on obv. only, signed b after legend on obv., 9.93g/6h (Murray 1; SCBI 35, 1392-6, same dies; B 3 and fig. 1032, same dies; S 5531). A deeper, more detailed strike than is normally found on this issue, extremely fine on a full flan, rare £2,500-3,000

Provenance: K.J.J. Elks Collection [bt P. Finn]