Coins and Historical Medals

Charles I (1625-1649), York mint, Sixpence, mm. lion, crowned c r flanking shield, besants before and after avspice, 2.87g/12h (Besly 1F; Carlyon-Britton, BNJ XXVIII, p.203, 3; SCBI Brooker 1100-1; N 2322; S 2876). Slightly creased, light scratches on cheek, otherwise about very fine with patchy dark toning, scarce £150-£200

bt L. Bennett