Charles I - Briot's Milled Sixpence - Tower Mint - Anchor > Lot No. 451

Description:
1638-1639 AD. Second Milled Issue. Mintmark Anchor. Obv: profile bust with VI behind. Rev: cross over shield of arms with error legend CHISTO AVSPICE REGNO (lacking R to CHRISTO).

Measurements:
2.99 grams.

Condition:
Very fine; bust scratched (flan reduction marks?); plugged above crown. Rare spelling error to reverse legend.

References:
S. 2860; N. 2305.

Estimate: £50 - 70 (EUR 60 - 90; USD 80 - 110)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH