The Michael Gietzelt Collection of British and Irish Coins (1625-1660)

Commonwealth (1649-1660), Pattern Sixpence, 1651, by P. Blondeau, in silver, shield in wreath of oak and palm, rev. conjoined shields, mark of value above, edge grained, 2.96g/6h (ESC 217; N 2735 footnote). Good very fine and toned, rare £1,500-£2,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Michael Gietzelt Collection of British and Irish Coins (1625-1660).

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Provenance: P.A. Cattermole Collection, DNW Auction 133, 12 November 2015, lot 261 [from R.K. Richardson February 2010]