British Coins

James I (1603-1625), Second coinage, Sixpence, 1616/5, mm. tun, fourth bust, 2.31g/3h (N 2103; S 2658). Creased, otherwise fine; of the highest rarity, believed UNIQUE £1,000-£1,200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, English Coins from the Collection of the late Dr John Hulett.

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Provenance: From the Prestbury (Cheshire) Hoard, 2004; DNW Auction 68, 12 December 2005, lot 63; S.A. Bole Collection, Part I, DNW Auction 89, 29 September 2010, lot 1525.

This is the only known example dated 1616 with mm. tun; one other is known with mm. book (formerly in the R.A. Shuttlewood and S.A. Bole collections)