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Charles I (1625-1649), Charles I, Tower mint, Shilling, Gp.B, mm. heart, elongated bust, plume over shield, 5.92gm (Sharp B5/2; SCBI Brooker 437, same dies; N 2220; S 2781). Obverse double-struck, some minor edge and metal faults, otherwise fine or better, scarce (£50-70)

The reverse die was also used to strike pieces of ‘fine work’ (e.g. SCBI Brooker 436)