Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Charles I (1625-1649), Aberystwyth mint, Sixpence, mm. book on obv. only, Tower bust 3a, plume before face, inner circles both sides, 1.98g/5h (Morr. –; SCBI Brooker –; N –; S 2885A). Heavily clipped, otherwise about fine, excessively rare £300-£400

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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This may well be the earliest known coin from Aberystwyth (see M.B. Sharp, ‘Charles I Sixpences of the Tower and Aberystwyth Mints’, SNC November 1981)