M & H
1627 - 28 Charles I Tower Mint mm. Castle Unite
£5,550
Charles I (1625 - 49),Tower mint under the King (1625 - 42), Unite, crowned second bust l., wearing ruff and scarf, mark of value behind, rev. crowned square-topped garnished shield mm. castle / castle over negros head (1627-1628) (S.2687; N.2148; Brooker obv 42. rev 40 )
Some double-striking in legend, however with lots of original lustre, made on a oversized flan, much as struck with a superb portrait, rare in this grade