Charles I (1625-49), Angel, pierced for use as a 'Touchpiece', 3.98g, m.m. harp, carolvs d.' g.' mag.' brit.' fra et hi.' rex., St. Michael vanquishing dragon, x in left field, rev. amor popvli praesidivm regis, three-masted ship, Royal arms on master sail (cf. Schneider 109-11; S.2684A), officially pierced through tail of dragon, otherwise very fine, rare.
provenance
F. Noon collection (refer Spink 165, 8 October 2003)
Glendining, 26 May 1971, lot 208, £210
Estimate: £1500 - £2000