Important British and World Coinsxx

Charles I (1625-1649), Patterns, Rose and Sceptres type, unsigned [probably by N. Briot], in copper, c. 1644-5, crowned double rose over crossed sceptres, FARTHING TOAKENS, rev. crossed sceptres, crown above, three lions around, TYPVS MONETÆ ANGL ÆRIS, edge plain, 4.27g/6h (E 210; BMC 360). Poor, extremely rare £120-150

Provenance: DNW Auction 51, 4 October 2001, lot 279; bt C.D. Cooke