X - Scotland, Charles I (1625‑49), Unit, third coinage (1637‑42), type I, Briot issue, half‑length king right, wearing ornate full armour, holding orb and lis tipped sceptre, small thistle and letter b sideways above crown, legend surrounds CAROLVS DG MAG BRITAN FRAN ET HIB REX. Rev, crowned quartered shield dividing crowned C and R, legend reads HIS PRAESVM VT PROSIM, 9.92g (S.5531; SCBI 35 [Ashmolean ~ Scottish Coins], 1392). An exquisite example paying testament to the skill of Nicholas Briot, fully defined and struck up both sides with a pantone gold sandy tone. Slightly rubbed or smoothed in front of Kings profile, otherwise uncirculated and choice.
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