BRITISH COINS. AN OLD COLLECTION OF GOLD ANGELS, HALF-ANGELS AND QUARTER-ANGELS. Charles I (1625-1649), Gold Angel, Tower mint under Charles I, St Michael slaying dragon, value X in far right field, initial mark tower (1627-1628), CAROLVS D:G:MAG:BRI:FR:ET.HI:REX, rev three masted ship in full sail left, initial mark tower over blackamoor's head, AMOR.POPVLI.PRÆSIDIVM. REGI S, 4.04g (cf Schneider 102; Schneider O4 / R3a; cf Brooker 2; N 2144; S 2683A). Polished and pierced, good fine and extremely rare.
ex Dr E C Carter collection, bought by Baldwin 1950
ex K V Graham collection, Glendinings, 12 June 1963, lot 44
Estimate: £2000-2500