The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014
Lot 331
Charles I
Estimate £850 - £1,200
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Description
Charles I, "so-called" pattern silver Shilling, by Thomas Rawlins, bust of King left with lovelock on shoulder, legend with engraved letters around, + CAROLVS DG MAG BRI FR ET HIB RX, rev., engraved design (or struck in imitation of engraving), crowned shield of arms within Garter, foliate scrolls around, 27.5mm (MI 372/65, illus.; North -; Platt p. 174, type A), integral suspension loop. Very fine, extremely rare.
Provenance: Bt. D. Fearon, March, 2009 .