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Charles I (1625-1649), Shilling, Gp. 1 [type 1], mm. lion, bust in scalloped lace collar, reads hi, reverse square-topped shield over cross fleury, ebor above, ‘twigs’ in cross-ends, 5.33gm (Besly 1B; SCBI Brooker 1090, same dies; N 2316; S 2870). Almost extremely fine, reverse better, attractively toned (£300-350)