The Gary Oddie Collection of English Regal Shillings

James I (1603-1625), Third coinage, Shilling, sixth bust, mm. rose, 5.96g/9h (Oddie, BNS Blog 26 June 2022, O6/R10, this coin illustrated; N 2124; S 2668). Two test punch-marks above shield, some light surface marks on obverse, otherwise good very fine, reverse better, toned, extremely rare; 6 specimens noted by Oddie £2,000-£3,000

This lot is to be sold as part of a special collection, The Gary Oddie Collection of English Regal Shillings.

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Baldwin Auction 113, 18 October 2023, lot 278.

A copy of the relevant page from the blog article accompanies the coin. The examples recorded by Oddie include the Cope/Slaney/Murdoch/Montagu specimen, sold for the equivalent of £66,000 in 2024