British, Irish and Scottish Coins

Charles I (1625-1649), Tower mint, Gp D, mm. bell, large, squat bust, 3.04g/9h (SCBI Brooker 619, this coin; N 2241; S 2813). A fine work striking, cross scratched in front of bust, otherwise nearly extremely fine, extremely rare £1,000-1,500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Collection of Sixpences formed by the late Alfred Bole.

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PROVENANCE: S. Rostron Collection, Sotheby Auction, 16-20 May 1892, lot 270; H. Clark Collection, Sotheby Auction, 23-6 May 1898, lot 230; T. Bliss Collection, Part II, Sotheby Auction, 15-19 May 1916, lot 385 (part); Helen Farquhar Collection, Glendining Auction, 25 April 1955, lot 63 (part); J.G. Brooker Collection