Important British and World Coins

Charles I (1625-1649), Pound, 1643, mm. Oxford plume on obv. only, spirited horseman of fine workmanship riding over arms and armour, Oxford plume in field behind, rev. three Oxford plumes and mark of value above Declaration, date below, 119.17g/10h (Morr. A-2; SCBI Brooker 863; N 2397; S 2938). Slightly double-struck, outer legends weak as a result, otherwise very fine, very rare (£5,000-6,000)

Provenance:
E.D.J. van Roekel Collection, Spink Auction 156, 15 November 2001, lot 54