Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Charles I (1625-1649), Briot’s First Hammered issue, Shilling, mm. anchor (flukes to right), pellet and semi-colon stops on obv., pellet stops on rev., 5.82g/3h (Sharp, BNJ 1978, pl. x, 99, this coin; SCBI Brooker 736, this coin; N 2308; S 2862). Very fine, attractively toned and exceedingly rare; possibly only one other known specimen (British Museum) £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: G.R. Francis Collection, Glendining Auction, 24-6 March 1920, lot 173; Helen Farquhar Collection, Glendining Auction, 25 April 1955, lot 58; M.B. Sharp Collection; J.G. Brooker Collection [from M.B.S.]; R.A. Shuttlewood Collection, SNC April 2001 (HS 0341)