Charles I (1625-1649), Tower mint (under Parliament), Shilling, Gp G, type 4.4 var., mm. sun, bust 3, pellet stops both sides, 5.61g/9h (Sharp G3/2; SCBI Brooker –; N –; S 2801). On a small flan as usual, about fine, very rare £200-£300

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: Bt Baldwin September 1997.

Since this type was first published in 1995 eight further specimens have come to light, all on small, rather irregular flans. The style shows some affinities with Gp H coins and they may be an experimental issue for a reduction in flan size, which was introduced during the course of Gp H