A Collection of Scottish Coins, the Property of a Gentleman

Charles I (1625-1649), Third coinage, Falconer’s Second issue, Twelve Shillings, mm. thistle on obv. only, f at end of legend, nothing above crown, small lettering, 5.97g/6h (Murray 7, dies a/a; SCBI 35, 1508; cf. B 42, fig. 1020; S 5561). Good very fine but obverse struck from a rusty die, the variety very rare £200-£300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Scottish Coins, the Property of a Gentleman.

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Bt Spink February 1982

The stops beneath C R at the sides of the shield are small triangles, unique to this one reverse die. The inner circles appear linear but, on close inspection, can be seen to be made up of tiny, closely-spaced beads. This detail is only visible on a high grade coin like the present specimen.