Coins and Historical Medals

Charles I (1625-1649), York mint, Sixpence, mm. lion, crowned c r flanking shield, pellet stops on obv., besants before and after avspice, 2.85g/12h (Besly 1E; Carlyon-Britton, BNJ XXVIII, p.203, 4 & pl. xv, 9, this coin cited and illustrated; SCBI Brooker 1101, same dies; N 2322; S 2876). Two digs on reverse, other marks and scratches, otherwise fine, scarce £60-£80

R. Carlyon-Britton Collection; Sanders Collection [from Baldwin August 1985]