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Lot 24:
Description
Charles I (1625-49), gold Unite of twenty Shillings, Tower Mint, group B, second crowned bust left, value XX in field behind, Latin legend and beaded border surrounding, initial mark African head (1626-27) both sides, possible over cross calvary on obverse, .CAROLVS. D; G; MAG; BRIT; FR; ET. HI; REX., rev. crowned and garnished quartered square-topped shield of arms, Latin legend without stops and beaded border surrounding, FLORENT CONCORDIA REGNA, 9.12g (Schneider 122; Brooker 35; N.2148; S.2687). Toned with some weakness to striking in parts, perhaps once wiped with some light hairline scratches and nicks, very fine and a rare mintmark.
Condition report:
The abbreviated obverse legend translates as Charles, by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland and on the reverse Through concord kingdoms flourish.The recorded gold output for this mint mark amounts to £255,846 worth of crown gold coins issued from the 8th November 1626 to 27th April 1627, actually the second highest of the reign, the highest being of the plumes mint mark later at over £337,000 worth. The output would also include gold double crowns and crowns, but despite the high figure this mint mark is one of the harder ones to come by as survival rates seem low.
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