British and World Coins

Charles I (1625-1649), Oxford mint, Sixpence, 1642, mm. book on obv. only, from an Aberystwyth die, rev. Declaration, three Oxford plumes above, date below, 3.06g/12h (SCBI Brooker 949, same dies; Morr. A-1; N 2458; S 2980). Good very fine and attractively toned, rare £1,200-1,500

Provenance: DNW Auction 79, 24 September 2008, lot 3670