Charles I (1625-1649), Group C, Sixpence, 1630-1631, Type 2a, Tower (under King), (m.m.) • CAROLVS • [D .' G .'] MA .' BR .' FR.' ET HI .' REX •, third bust, stops by m.m., rev. (m.m.) • CHRISTO • AVSPICE • REGNO •, oval garnished shield, CR above, 2.79g, 8h, m.m. plume (Brooker 593/591, same obverse die; North 2238; Spink 2809), slightly ragged edge with softness to periphery, otherwise lightly toned, good fine, the reverse better, rare.
Purchased February 1980
Estimate: £80 - £120