Coins and Historical Medals

Charles I (1625-1649), York mint, Shilling, Gp 1 [type 1], mm. lion, 5.43g/9h (Besly 1B; SCBI Brooker 1090, same dies; N 2316; S 2870). Flan cut at 6 o’clock and lightly scratched in front of forehead, otherwise very fine or better, toned £400-£600

J. Tooze Collection, DNW Auction 163, 18-19 September 2019, lot 1332 [from Seaby 1965]