Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Charles I (1625-1649), Pattern Shilling, 1644, unsigned [by T. Rawlins], in silver, no mm., no inner circles, crowned bust right dividing legend, value behind, rev. Declaration in three lines within cartouche, lion’s head at top surmounted by large plume, 6.25g/12h (Morr. H-12; SCBI Brooker 1262, this coin; N 2714). Area of weakness behind bust, otherwise nearly very fine and toned, struck on a compact flan, extremely rare £2,000-£2,600

Provenance: G. Wakeford Collection, Sotheby Auction, 18-19 November 1879, lot 292; R. Marsham Collection, Sotheby Auction, 19-26 November 1888, lot 573; H. Montagu Collection, Part III, Sotheby Auction, 13-19 November 1896, lot 533; J.G. Murdoch Collection, Part III, Sotheby Auction, 8-13 June 1903, lot 311; Helen Farquhar Collection, Glendining Auction, 25 April 1955, lot 83; J.G. Brooker Collection; Spink Auction 96, 31 March 1993, lot 170