Important British and World Coinsxx

Charles I (1625-1649), Richmond issues, Type 1a (3), CARO over IACO, 5-jewel crown, mm. coronet, 0.37g/6h (E 55b, and p.29, this coin illustrated; BMC 116; Cooke 1100-4; S 3181); mm. crescent and mullet, 0.52g/12h (E 56b; BMC 118; Cooke 1106; S 3181); mm. crescent and mullet, 0.37g/12h (E 56c; BMC 119; Cooke 1107-9; S 3181) [3]. First with reverse a little off-centre, but extremely fine with a hint of original colour, second mediocre but rare, last fine or better, green patina £70-100

Provenance: *E 55b J. Debens Collection, Spink Auction 67, 16 November 1988, lot 207 (part), bt C.D. Cooke 1994; E 56b bt Lockdales January 2006; E 56c bt C.D. Cooke 1996