British, Irish and Scottish Coins

Charles I (1625-1649), Provincial issues, Ashby-de-la-Zouch (?), 1645, mm. horizontal a on obv. only, 2.96g/11h (Morr. A-1; SCBI Brooker 1121, same dies; N 2522; S 3033). Pierced above mark of value, double-struck (at the expense of the mintmark), otherwise fine, reverse better, extremely rare £400-500

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

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Provenance: From the Middleham (Yorkshire) Hoard, 1993; Spink Auction 109, 4 July 1995, lot 767