The North Yorkshire Moors Collection of British Coins & Tokens formed by Marvin Lessen

Charles I (1625-1649), Worcester or Shrewsbury mint, Shilling, mm. pear on rev. only, bust left of good style, uncrowned oval draped shield, mm. flanked by two groups of four pellets, 6.10g/9h (Allen A-5; SCBI Brooker 1172, same dies; N 2613; S 3109). Very fine and full, toned, very rare
£4,000-£5,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The North Yorkshire Moors Collection of British Coins.

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Provenance: H. Webb Collection, Part I, Sotheby Auction, 9-14 July 1894, lot 539; T. Bliss Collection, Part II, Sotheby Auction, 15-19 May 1916, lot 452; E. Burstal Collection, Glendining Auction, 15-16 May 1968, lot 472; SNC September 1969 (6394); SNC February 1970 (1630); bt Spink December 1970