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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES II   [1437 - 1460].   Silver  Groat. S5236.
TYPE III, EDINBURGH.

VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 25.50 - 26 mm     Weight 3.31g.      
Ref: Scot.0724-7186     SOLD NOV 2024 Enquire    
£ 1100
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. ROBERT III   [1390 - 1406].   Silver  Groat S5170.
HEAVY COINAGE, SECOND ISSUE, PERTH.
Bold portrait
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 26.25 - 26.75 mm     Weight 2.75g.      
Ref: Scot.0724-7187     SOLD AUG 2024 Enquire    
£ 625
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. ROBERT III   [1390 - 1406].   Silver  Groat. S5164.
HEAVY COINAGE, EDINBURGH, FIRST ISSUE.
Striking split and a little small - otherwise
ALMOST VERY FINE. 		 
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Size approx. 24.25 - 26 mm          
Ref: Scot.1223-7105     SOLD DEC 2023 Enquire    
£ 200
       
ENGLISH - HAMMERED.         
A group of 3 coins.

 
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Ref: Oth.1123-7101     SOLD DEC 2023 Enquire    
£ 200
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. DAVID II   [1329 - 1371].   Silver  Groat. S3125.
THIRD [Light] COINAGE [1367-71].

GOOD FINE + / Approaching VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 27.25 - 28.50 mm     Weight 3.84g.      
Ref: Scot.1023-7075     SOLD OCT 2023 Enquire    
£ 250
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. ROBERT III   [1390 - 1406].   Silver  Groat. S5164.
HEAVY COINAGE [1390-c.1403]. EDINBURGH.
Slight ghost and a tad light - good surface.
ALMOST VERY FINE. 		 
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Size approx. 26 - 27.50 mm     Weight 2.64g.      
Ref: Scot.1023-7071     SOLD OCT 2023 Enquire    
£ 225
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. ALEXANDER 111   [1249 - 1286].   Silver  Halfpenny S5061.
SECOND COINAGE [1280-86]. Two mullets of six points.

VERY FINE / GOOD VERY FINE. 		 
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Size approx. mm          
Ref: Scot.0122-6670     SOLD JAN 2022 Enquire    
£ 375
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. MARY   [1542 - 1567].   Billon  Twelvepenny groat (nonsunt) S5448.
SECOND PERIOD [1558-60]. Mary and Francis. Dolphin left, 1559.
Well - its an example.
 
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Size approx. 18.75 - 20.50 mm     Weight 1.76g.      
Ref: Scot.0420-6346     SOLD MAY 2020 Enquire    
£ 100
       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HAMMERED. COMMONWEALTH.   [1649 - 1660].   Silver  Shilling. S3217.
1653 mm sun.
Slight double strike and small blemish at 2 o'clock (rev) - otherwise
Approaching VERY FINE. 		 
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Size approx. 29.25 - 31.25 mm     Weight 6.00g.      
Ref: Ham.5692-6243     SOLD FEB 2020 Enquire    
£ 550
       
IRISH HAMMERED. HENRY VIII   [1509 - 1547].   Silver  Groat. S6474.
FIRST HARP ISSUE [1534-40]. h K (Henry and Katherine Howard, 1540).
Some deposit - otherwise
VERY FINE. 		 
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Size approx. 23.25 - 24 mm     Weight 2.72g.      
Ref: Ham.5681-6192     SOLD JAN 2020 Enquire    
£ 190
       
ANGLO - GALLIC. HAMMERED. ELEANOR (wife of Henry II).     Silver  Denier. S8011.
+DVCISIT / +AQVITANIE.

ALMOST VERY FINE. 		 
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Size approx. 17.75 - 18.25 mm     Weight 0.92g.      
Ref: Ham.5629-6079     SOLD JUNE 2019 Enquire    
£ 175
       
ANGLO - GALLIC. HAMMERED. EDWARD THE BLACK PRINCE [Prince of Aquitaine]   [1362 - 1372].   Silver  Demi gros. S8131.
SECOND ISSUE, LIMOGES. Ex:- Jean Elsen.
A little off centre with some weakness in the legend - otherwise
GOOD FINE or better. 		 
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Size approx. 22 - 23.50 mm     Weight 2.27g.      
Ref: Ham.5626-6076     SOLD JUNE 2019 Enquire    
£ 150
       
ANGLO - GALLIC - HAMMERED. HENRY VI   [1422 - 1461].   Silver  Grand blanc. S8166.
hENRICVS above French and English royal arms / Latin cross etc. mm. crown [PARIS].
A pleasing example and
GOOD VERY FINE or better. 		 
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Size approx. 26.50 - 27.50 mm     Weight 3.12g.      
Ref: Ham.5625-6075     SOLD JUNE 2019 Enquire    
£ 250
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES VI   [1567 - 1625].   Gold  Sword and sceptre piece. S5460.
EIGHTH COINAGE, 1602. Ex:- Baldwins.
Some smoothing in the legend suggesting ex mount but otherwise no real evidence of this.
About VERY FINE. 		 
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Size approx. 28 - 28.25 mm     Weight 5.08g.      
Ref: Ham.5618-6067     SOLD JUNE 2019 Enquire    
£ 1500
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES VI   [1567 - 1625].   Gold  Sword and sceptre piece. S5460.
EIGHTH COINAGE, 1603/2. Ex:- Baldwins.
Obverse a tad off centre and a little water worn (probably a beach find). A pleasing example all the same and otherwise
GOOD VERY FINE. 		 
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Size approx. 27.50 - 28.25 mm     Weight 5.04g.      
Ref: Ham.5617-6066     SOLD JUNE 2019 Enquire    
£ 2400
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES VI   [1567 - 1625].   Gold  Sword and sceptre piece. S5460.
EIGHTH COINAGE, 1601. Ex:- Clarendon part two (Bonhams Oct. 17th 2006, lot 1715).
Small blemish in the obverse field to the upper left of the shield - otherwise brown toned and
Approaching VERY FINE. 		 
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Size approx. 28.75 - 29.50 mm     Weight 5.00g.      
Ref: Ham.5616-6065     SOLD JUNE 2019 Enquire    
£ 1400
       
ENGLISH - HAMMERED. HENRY III and EDWARD IV       Pennies. 
CONTEMPORARY FORGERIES x 4. An interesting lot.

 
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Ref: Ham.5550-5950     SOLD MARCH 2020 Enquire    
£ 100
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. MARY   [1542 -1567].   Silver  Two-thirds ryal. S5430.
FIFTH PERIOD, 1567. In the name of Mary only.
Light old scratch above the palm tree and a few minor blemishes but overall attractive and
VERY FINE or practically so. 		 
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Size approx. 37 - 38 mm     Weight 20.33g.      
Ref: Ham.5592-6018     SOLD JAN 2019 Enquire    
£ 1250
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. DAVID II   [1329 - 1371].   Silver  Penny. S5088.
SECOND ISSUE. DAVID DEI GRACIA / REX SCOTTORVM .
Once cleaned ? now toning.
VERY FINE and better. 		 
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Size approx. 17.50 - 18.50 mm     Weight 0.99g.      
Ref: Ham.5522-5914     SOLD SEPT 2018 Enquire    
£ 200
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. CHARLES I    [1625 - 1649].   Silver  Sixty Shillings. S5540.
FIRST COINAGE [1625-34].
Evidence of a double strike but a full broad coin with a touch of bloom - a superb thing and
Better than GOOD VERY FINE. 		 
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Size approx. 45.50 - 46 mm     Weight 29.66g.      
Ref: Ham.5501-5890     SOLD SEPT 2018 Enquire    
£ 4000
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. ROBERT II   [1371 - 1390].   Silver  Groat. S5132.
EDINBURGH. B behind head.
Slight double strike but a good broad flan of full weight +.
GOOD VERY FINE. 		 
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Size approx. 28.75 - 29.75 mm     Weight 4.02g.      
Ref: Ham.5431-5802     SOLD JUNE 2018 Enquire    
£ 1050
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. DAVID II   [1329 - 1371].   Silver  Groat. S5103.
SECOND COINAGE [1357-67]. ABERDEEN. Small young bust.
A bit light (clipped down to the weight of a light coinage groat as often the case {61.50 grains}) and some flatness in the legend otherwise with a good portrait and clear mint name.
Approaching VERY FINE. 		 
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Size approx. 26.25 - 26.50 mm     Weight 3.99g.      
Ref: Ham.5430-5801     SOLD DEC 2018 Enquire    
£ 850
       
ENGLISH HAMMERED. THE COMMONWEALTH   [1649 - 1660].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3215.
1653, mm. sun.

FAIR. 		 
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Size approx. 34.50 - 36 mm     Weight 14.01g.      
Ref: HC5305-5593     SOLD SEPT 2017 Enquire    
£ 160
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES VI   [1567 - 1625].   Silver  Thirty shillings. S5504.
EIGHTH COINAGE - AFTER ACCESSION TO ENGLISH THRONE. Scottish arms in 1st and 4th quarters.
A little weak in the centre of the obverse - otherwise with some decent detail.
About FINE / GOOD FINE+. 		 
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Size approx. 34 - 35.50 mm     Weight 14.76g.      
Ref: HC5294-5577     SOLD SEPT 2017 Enquire    
£ 150
       
SCOTTISH HAMMERED. - JAMES VI   [1567 - 1625].   Gold  Unit. S5464.
NINTH COINAGE [1604-9]. Scottish arms in 1st and 4th quarters.
Obverse lightly brushed otherwise with a very bold portrait - overall
GOOD VERY FINE and better in parts. 		 
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Size approx. 36.50 - 38 mm     Weight 9.97g.      
Ref: HC5279-5550     SOLD JULY 2017 Enquire    
£ 3500
       
IRISH HAMMERED. EDWARD IV   [1461 - 1483].   Silver  Groat. S6291.
HEAVY 'Cross and pellets' COINAGE of 1465.
Well centred - bold portrait.
GOOD VERY FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 25.75 - 26.50 mm     Weight 2.77g.      
Ref: HC5266-5536     SOLD JULY 2017 Enquire    
£ 750
       
SCOTTISH HAMMERED. CHARLES I   [1625 - 1649].   Silver  Thirty shillings. S5556.
THIRD COINAGE [1637-42]. Group IV, Falconer's second issue, F below. mm. thistle / thistle head. Ex:- Dr.Carter; CNG sale XXIX, 3/30/94.
A most pleasing example with a touch of bloom.
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE. 		 
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Size approx. 34.50 - 37 mm     Weight 14.76g.      
Ref: HC5265-5535     SOLD MAY 2017 Enquire    
£ 1000
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. DAVID II   [1329 - 1371].   Silver  Halfgroat. S5111.
SECOND ISSUE (c.1351-7). EDINBURGH. Series C. Pellet behind bust and in first quarter of reverse.
Rather small (clipped) otherwise
ALMOST VERY FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 21.50 - 22 mm     Weight 1.80g.      
Ref: HC5243-5511     SOLD APRIL 2017 Enquire    
£ 200
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. CHARLES I   [1625 - 1649].   Silver  Twelve Shillings. S5558.
THIRD COINAGE [1637-42]. First type - B at end of legends.
Very faint mark in obverse field otherwise a most attractive piece and
About EXTREMELY FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 30.25 - 32 mm     Weight 5.92g.      
Ref: HC5236-5502     SOLD MARCH 2017 Enquire    
£ 1250
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES I   [1406 - 1437].   Gold  Demi. S5192.
Type III, EDINBURGH, Burns 21b.
Attractive light tone,
VERY FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 22.25 - 22.75 mm     Weight 3.39g.      
Ref: HC5215-5480     SOLD MARCH 2017 Enquire    
£ 3000
       
IRISH HAMMERED. HENRY VIII   [1509 - 1547].   Silver  Sixpenny Groat. S6486.
POSTHUMOUS COINAGE, TYPE II, DUBLIN, mm. boars head.
Much as struck and
A REALLY GOOD FINE or better for issue. 		 
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Size Approx. 25.75 -26.50 mm     Weight 2.43g.      
Ref: HC4247-4891     SOLD DEC 2016 Enquire    
£ 450
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES VI   [1567 - 1625].   Gold  Rider (100s). S5458.
SEVENTH COINAGE, 1599.
A little water worn but a most appealing coin on a broad flan.
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 28.75 -29.50 mm     Weight 4.95g.      
Ref: HC4249-4893     SOLD JAN 2017 Enquire    
£ 6000
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. WILLIAM THE LION   [1165 - 1214].   Silver  Penny. S5029.
SHORT CROSS, PHASE B (c.1205-30). HVE WALTER.
Lovely portrait.
VERY FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 18.50 - 19.25 mm     Weight 1.30g.      
Ref: HC5162-5405     SOLD JAN 2017 Enquire    
£ 250
       
SCOTTISH HAMMERED. DAVID II   [1329 - 1371].   Silver  Halfgroat. S5107.
SECOND ISSUE [1357-67]. EDINBURGH. Group B, cross in one quarter.
Minor double striking, superb portrait.
GOOD VERY FINE portrait better. 		 
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Size Approx. 22.75 - 23.50 mm     Weight 2.12g.      
Ref: HC4153-4728     SOLD MARCH 2017 Enquire    
£ 700
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES IV   [1488 - 1513].   Silver  Groat. S5342.
LIGHT COINAGE [ c.1496-1513 ]. EDINBURGH.
A pleasing example and
VERY FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 24.75 -25.75. mm     Weight 2.38g.      
Ref: HC4083-4635     SOLD NOV 2017 Enquire    
£ 1500
       
SCOTTISH HAMMERED. JAMES VI   [1567 - 1625].   Gold  Unit. (£12 Scots or £1 Sterling). S5464.
NINTH COINAGE [1604-9]. Type II, Scottish arms in 1st and 4th quarters. mm. thistle.
An attractive example with an appealing orange tone.
GOOD VERY FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 37.50 -38 mm     Weight 9.99g.      
Ref: HC4095-4648     SOLD OCT 2016 Enquire    
£ 3250
       
IRISH - HAMMERED. HIBERNO-NORSE   [Late 10th - early 12th century].   Silver  Penny. S6132.
PHASE III, LONG CROSS AND HAND COINAGE [c.1035-60].

ALMOST EXTREMELY FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 17 mm     Weight 0.90g.      
Ref: HC4418-5215     SOLD SEPT 2017 Enquire    
£ 750
       
IRISH HAMMERED. CHARLES I   [1625 - 1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S6545.
THE GREAT REBELLION, ISSUE OF 1643-4, 'ORMONDE MONEY'. Bull 7 (A-3 Scot).
Some weakness otherwise
A REALLY GOOD FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 36 -37.50 mm     Weight 14.75g.      
Ref: HC4365-5118     SOLD APRIL 2016 Enquire    
£ 675
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES VI   [1567 - 1625].   Gold  Sword and sceptre piece (120s). S5460.
EIGHTH COINAGE, 1602.

VERY FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 28.75 - 29 mm     Weight 5.05g.      
Ref: HC4403-5185     SOLD MARCH 2016 Enquire    
£ 1750
       
SCOTTISH HAMMERED. MARY   [1542 - 1567].   Silver  Testoon. S5406.
FIRST PERIOD [1542-58]. Type IIIb, 1558.
Some deposit but

VERY FINE 		 
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Size Approx. 25.25 -26.50 mm     Weight 5.97g.      
Ref: HC3919-4387     SOLD JULY 2016 Enquire    
£ 650
       
IRISH HAMMERED. HIBERNO-NORSE   [Late 10th - early 12th century].   Silver  Penny. S6132A.
PHASE III, LONG CROSS AND HAND COINAGE [c.1035-60].
Slightly double struck on the obverse otherwise
GOOD VERY FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 16.25 mm     Weight 0.81g.      
Ref: HC4369-5123     SOLD NOV 2015 Enquire    
£ 600
       
IRISH HAMMERED. HIBERNO-NORSE   [Late 10th - early 12th century].   Silver  Penny. S6132 / 6132A
PHASE III, LONG CROSS AND HAND COINAGE [c.1035-60].

EXTREMELY FINE or practically so. 		 
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Size Approx. 17.50 mm     Weight 0.86g.      
Ref: HC4368-5122     SOLD APRIL 2017 Enquire    
£ 900
       
SCOTTISH HAMMERED. ROBERT THE BRUCE   [1306 - 1329].   Silver  Halfpenny. S5077.

Rough surface otherwise
GOOD FINE. 		 
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Size Approx.15 mm     Weight .7g.      
Ref: HC3633-3936     SOLD DEC 2015 Enquire    
£ 800
       
IRISH HAMMERED. JOHN   [1199 - 1216].   Silver  Penny. S622A.
THIRD ('REX') COINAGE [c.1207-11]. DUBLIN. ROBE/RD ON/DIVE .
Surface delamination otherwise
Better than GOOD FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 18 -19 mm     Weight 1.29g.      
Ref: HC4283-4968     SOLD AUG 2015 Enquire    
£ 60
       
SCOTTISH HAMMERED. ALEXANDER III.   [1249 - 1286].   Silver  Penny. 
SECOND COINAGE [c.1280-]. REX SCOTORVM.
Some light porosity otherwise
GOOD VERY FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 19.50 -19.75 mm     Weight 1.38g.      
Ref: HC4262-4925     SOLD JUNE 2015 Enquire    
£ 150
       
IRISH HAMMERED. HIBERNO-SCANDINAVIAN PERIOD.     Silver  Penny. S6103.
Phase I, +SIHTRICRE+DYFLIN // +FAE/REMI/N M'O/DYFLI .

GOOD VERY FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 19.50 mm     Weight 1.50g.      
Ref: HC4248-4892     SOLD SEPT 2015 Enquire    
£ 2000
       
IRISH HAMMERED. CHARLES I   [1625 - 1649].   Silver  Crown. S6544.
THE GREAT REBELLION. Issues of 1643-44, 'ORMONDE MONEY'.
As found - apparently in Essex.
FINE or better. 		 
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Size Approx. 41.50 -44 mm     Weight 29.39g.      
Ref: HC4216-4811     SOLD MARCH 2015 Enquire    
£ 750
       
SCOTTISH HAMMERED. JOHN BALIOL   [1292 - 1296].   Silver  Penny. S5071.
SECOND COINAGE - four mullets of five points.

APPROACHING VERY FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 18.25 mm     Weight 1.38g.      
Ref: HC4205-4794     SOLD MARCH 2015 Enquire    
£ 450
       
IRISH HAMMERED. HENRY VIII   [1509 - 1547].   Silver  Groat. S6473.
FIRST HARP ISSUE [1534-40]. h I (Jane Seymour, 1536-7).

About VERY FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 23.50 -24.50 mm     Weight 2.32g.      
Ref: HC4172-4751     SOLD AUG 2015 Enquire    
£ 225
       
SCOTTISH HAMMERED. DAVID II   [1329 - 1371].   Silver  Farthing. S5086.
FIRST COINAGE. REX SCOTORVM.

GOOD FINE . 		 
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Size Approx. 11.50 -12.50 mm     Weight 0.30g.      
Ref: HC4146-4707     SOLD DEC 2014 Enquire    
£ 1350
       
SCOTTISH HAMMERED. JAMES VI   [1567 - 1625].   Gold  Rider (100s). S5458.
SEVENTH COINAGE, 1594.
A little short of flan and slightly double struck in the date otherwise with a very sharp equestrian portrait and overall
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 26.50 -27 mm     Weight 4.60g.      
Ref: HC4139-4699     SOLD JAN 2015 Enquire    
£ 5200
       
SCOTTISH HAMMERED. JAMES IV   [1488 - 1513].   Gold  Unicorn (18s). S5317.
TYPE II, mm. cross pattee, lis stops.
Legends a little double struck as usual
ALMOST VERY FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 24 -25 mm     Weight 3.62g.      
Ref: HC4134-4694     SOLD MARCH 2015 Enquire    
£ 4000
       
IRISH HAMMERED. HENRY VIII   [1509 - 1547].   Silver  Groat. S6474.
FIRST HARP ISSUE [1534-40]. H K (Katherine Howard,1540).
Deposit on obverse otherwise
ALMOST VERY FINE / VERY FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 23.50 -24 mm     Weight 2.72g.      
Ref: HC4130-4690     SOLD DEC 2014 Enquire    
£ 200
       
IRISH HAMMERED. CHARLES I   [1625 - 1649].   Silver  Shilling. S6546.
ORMONDE MONEY [1643-4].
Cof CR weak otherwise much as struck and overall
GOOD VERY FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 26.50 -29 mm     Weight 5.98g.      
Ref: HC4100-4653     SOLD DEC 2014 Enquire    
£ 900
       
SCOTTISH HAMMERED. JAMES VI   [1567 - 1625].   Gold  Rider (100s). S5458.
SEVENTH COINAGE. 1599.
A little water worn but a most appealing piece and otherwise
ALMOST EXTREMELY FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 29 mm     Weight 4.95g.      
Ref: HC4096-4649     SOLD JAN 2015 Enquire    
£ 6500
       
IRISH - HAMMERED. CHARLES I   [1625 - 1649].   AE  Halfpenny. S6555.
ISSUE OF THE CONFEDERATE CATHOLICS, Kilkenny [1642-3].

FAIR. 		 
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Size Approx. 26 -28 mm     Weight 2.54g.      
Ref: HC3954-4468     SOLD JUNE 2014 Enquire    
£ 150
       
SCOTTISH HAMMERED. CHARLES I   [1625 - 1649].   Silver  Twelve shillings. S5561.
THIRD COINAGE [1637-42]. Group IV, Falconers second issue.
Dark artificial tone and creased twice - otherwise
FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 31.50 -33 mm     Weight 5.67g.      
Ref: HC3953-4467     SOLD JULY 2014 Enquire    
£ 100
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. CHARLES I   [1625 - 1649].   Silver  Forty pence. S5575.
THIRD COINAGE [1637-42]. Group I.

Better than GOOD FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 20.75 mm     Weight 1.56g.      
Ref: HC3952-4466     SOLD JULY 2014 Enquire    
£ 150
       
SCOTTISH HAMMERED. - JAMES VI    [1567 - 1625].   Silver  Half merk or 'noble' (6s-8d) S5478.
SECOND COINAGE, 1573.
A bit grubby and weak above crown otherwise
Better than FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 31 -32 mm     Weight 6.63g.      
Ref: HC3869-4283     SOLD JAN 2014 Enquire    
£ 125
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES VI   [1567 - 1625].   Silver  Thirty shillings. S5487.
FOURTH COINAGE, 1582.
Badly scratched all over
 
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Size Approx. 37 -38 mm     Weight 21.25g.      
Ref: HC3865-4277     SOLD FEB 2014 Enquire    
£ 100
       
SCOTTISH HAMMERED. JAMES VI   [1567 - 1625].   Silver  Twenty shillings. S5489.
FOURTH COINAGE. 1582.
Tiny x above R .
FINE / REVERSE better. 		 
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Size Approx. 33.5 -35 mm     Weight 14.66g.      
Ref: HC3862-4273     SOLD JAN 2014 Enquire    
£ 500
       
IRISH HAMMERED. CHARLES I   [1625 - 1649].   Silver  Sixpence. S6547.
THE GREAT REBELLION, Issue of 1643-44. 'ORMOND MONEY'. Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.LB).

FINE - GOOD FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 19 -20.5 mm     Weight 2.9g.      
Ref: HC3804-4179     SOLD DEC 2013 Enquire    
£ 225
       
IRISH - HAMMERED. HIBERNO - NORSE     Silver  Penny. S6125.
PHASE II [1015-35]. Ex:- SNC, May 1994, no 3374; SNC, Feb. 2005, no. IH0143.

A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 17.25 -17.5 mm     Weight .74g.      
Ref: HC3663-3974     SOLD MAY 2013 Enquire    
£ 1150
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES IV   [1488-1513].   Silver  Halfgroat. S5335
HEAVY COINAGE (1489-c.1496) EDINBURGH. Q at end of legend. Burns I.pl.653; last one seen on the market was the Martin sale in 1859. EXTREMELY RARE (only four known).
Full and clear.
 
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Size approx. 18-20 mm     Weight 19.8gn (1.29g)      
Ref: HC1935-1814     SOLD SEPT 2014 Enquire    
£ 1280
       
SCOTTISH HAMMERED. JAMES V   [1513 - 1542].   Silver  Groat. S5379.
TYPE IV, EDINBURGH.

About VERY FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 25 mm     Weight 2.59g.      
Ref: HC3623-3901     SOLD MAY 2013 Enquire    
£ 500
       
IRISH HAMMERED. CHARLES I   [1625 - 1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S6533.
THE GREAT REBELLION - Coinages of the Lords Justices - issue of 1642 'INCHIQUIN MONEY'. Ex:- Bridgewater House.

 
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Size Approx. 29 -32 mm     Weight 11.7g.      
Ref: HC3603-3868     SOLD APRIL 2013 Enquire    
£ 5500
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES VI   [1567 - 1603].   Silver  Balance Half-Merk. S5491.
SIXTH COINAGE, Value 6s-8d, 1591.
A little double struck on the reverse but still a most appealing piece and
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 28 -29.75 mm     Weight 4.67g.      
Ref: HC3557-3789     SOLD APRIL 2013 Enquire    
£ 1350
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES IV   [1488 - 1513].   Billon  Penny. S5362.
Class IV.
Bold portrait
GOOD VERY FINE +/ VERY FINE 		 
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Size Approx. 13.5 -14.5 mm     Weight .65g.      
Ref: HC3525-3752     SOLD APRIL 2013 Enquire    
£ 225
       
SCOTTISH HAMMERED. ROBERT II   [1371 - 1390].   Silver  Groat. S5136.
PERTH. VILL/A DE/PER/TH x .
A little irregular but overall a pleasing
VERY FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 26 -29 mm     Weight 3.89g.      
Ref: HC3482-3703     SOLD NOV 2012 Enquire    
£ 350
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES IV   [1488 - 1513].   Gold  Half-unicorn. S5322.

A bit double struck in the legends as usual otherwise
VERY FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 20 -20.5 mm     Weight 1.9g.      
Ref: HC3478-3693     SOLD AUG 2013 Enquire    
£ 3250
       
SCOTTISH HAMMERED. MARY   [1542 - 1567].   Silver  Testoon. S5418.
SECOND PERIOD [1558-60]. Crown of five lis. 1560.
Minor double striking - attractively toned
ALMOST GOOD VERY FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 29 -30 mm     Weight 6.20g.      
Ref: HC3429-3633     SOLD SEPT 2012 Enquire    
£ 1000
       
IRISH HAMMERED. ELIZABETH I   [1558 - 1603].   Base silver  Shilling. S6503.
BASE COINAGE of 1558. Ex:- Spink, 22/08/03; SNC.March 2009 (£950).
Striking split but a good example of this poor issue.
Approaching VERY FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 33 -33.5 mm     Weight 8.98g.      
Ref: HC3417-3614     SOLD JAN 2013 Enquire    
£ 1000
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES V   [1513 - 1542].   Gold  Unicorn. S5365.
FIRST COINAGE [c.1518-26]. Mullet in centre of wavy star.
Slight double strike as usual otherwise
GOOD VERY FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 24.25 -25 mm     Weight 3.8g.      
Ref: HC3374-3560     Enquire    
£ 6500
       
IRISH HAMMERED. EDWARD I   [1272 - 1307].   Silver  Penny. 
DUBLIN.

Better than VERY FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 18.5 -19 mm     Weight 1.4g.      
Ref: HC3237-3400     SOLD APRIL 2012 Enquire    
£ 150
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. ROBERT THE BRUCE   [1306 - 1329].   Silver  Halfpenny. S5077.
CLASS 1.
Surface scratches otherwise
ALMOST VERY FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 14 -14.75 mm     Weight .61g.(9.41gn).      
Ref: HC3209-3358     SOLD MAY 2012 Enquire    
£ 2000
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES VI   [1567 - 1625].   Gold  Half-sword and sceptre piece. S5462.
EIGHTH COINAGE. 1601.
Slight crimp otherwise
ALMOST VERY FINE. 		 
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Size Approx. 20.5 -21 mm     Weight 2.5g.(38gn).      
Ref: HC3171-3313     SOLD FEB 2012 Enquire    
£ 650
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES V   [1513 - 1542].   Gold  Two-third ducat.(26s.8d.) S5374.
THIRD COINAGE [1539-42]. 1540. Ex:- Lockett(291).
Scratch on the reverse, a little double struck, small flaw before face and lightly crimped otherwise
VERY FINE 		 
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Size Approx. 20 -20.75 mm     Weight 3.8g.(60gn).      
Ref: HC3166-3305     Enquire    
£ 6500
       
IRISH HAMMERED. ELIZABETH I   [1558 - 1603].   Silver  Shilling. S6503.
BASE COINAGE of 1558. mm.rose. Ex:- Lucien La Riviere [Sink auc. 22/02/2006, lot 101].
An exceptional example.
 
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Size Approx. 31.5 -32 mm     Weight 9.4g.      
Ref: HC3162-3301     SOLD FEB 2012 Enquire    
£ 3000
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES VI   [1567 - 1625].   Gold  Sword and sceptre piece(120s). S5460.
EIGHTH COINAGE, 1602.
Slightly crimped and a couple of hair lines otherwise
GOOD VERY FINE and better. 		 
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Size Approx. 28.5-29.5 mm     Weight 4.9g.(76gn).      
Ref: HC3139-3273     SOLD JAN 2012 Enquire    
£ 2000
       
SCOTTISH HAMMERED. JAMES IV   [1488 - 1513].   Gold  Unicorn(18s). S5317.
Crown of five lis around Unicorns neck; mm.cross pattee.
A little double striking but an attractive, lightly toned
VERY FINE 		 
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Size Approx. 24-25 mm     Weight 3.7g.(56gn).      
Ref: HC3113-3241     SOLD JAN 2012 Enquire    
£ 4250
       
SCOTTISH HAMMERED. JAMES V   [1513 - 1542].   Silver  Groat S5378
SECOND COINAGE (1526 - 39). Class III.

VERY FINE 		 
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Size Approx. 30-31.5 mm     Weight 2.43g.      
Ref: HC3078-3201     SOLD DEC 2011 Enquire    
£ 550
       
IRISH HAMMERED. CHARLES I   [1625 - 1649].   Silver  Crown S6544
'ORMOND' money (1643-44). Centrally pierced for the great recoinage of 1697.
Unusual - I have never seen a centrally pierced crown before.
 
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Ref: HC2957-3010     SOLD SEPT 2011 Enquire    
£ 800
       
SCOTTISH HAMMERED. ROBERT III   [1390 - 1406].   Silver  Groat 
HEAVY COINAGE (1390-c1403). EDINBURGH.
Slight ghost otherwise
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size Approx. 26-26.5 mm     Weight 44.8gn.(2.9g).      
Ref: HC2761-2889     SOLD APRIL 2011 Enquire    
£ 375
       
IRISH - HAMMERED. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Silver  Sixpence. S6517
SECOND COINAGE (1604-7), FIRST BUST, mm.rose.
Some double striking and legends partially flat but with an excellent portrait.
 
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Size approx. 20.5-21.5 mm     Weight 35.4gn (2.3g)      
Ref: HC1685-1479     SOLD MAY 2011 Enquire    
£ 320
       
SCOTTISH HAMMERED. DAVID II   [1329 - 1371].   Silver  Groat 
SECOND COINAGE (1357-67).
Striking split otherwise
GOOD FINE 		 
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Size Approx. 27-28 mm     Weight 63gn.(4.1g).      
Ref: HC2758-2886     SOLD APRIL 2011 Enquire    
£ 160
       
SCOTTISH HAMMERED. CHARLES I   [1625 - 1649].   Silver  Thirty Shillings 
THIRD COINAGE (1637-42). Officially pierced through the centre for the great recoinage of 1696. Ex:- Alan Morris(bgt.LB.5/97).
A decent example of a scottish great recoinage piece.
ALMOST VERY FINE 		 
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Size Approx. 35-36 mm     Weight 227gn.(14.71g).      
Ref: HC2715-2831     SOLD MARCH 2011 Enquire    
£ 250
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. MARY   [1542 - 1567].   Billon  Bawbee 

Much as struck with good surfaces.
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE or better 		 
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Size Approx. 22-23 mm     Weight 34gn.(2.2g).      
Ref: HC2699-2810     SOLD FEBRUARY 2011 Enquire    
£ 225
       
SCOTTISH HAMMERED. CHARLES I   [1625 - 1649].   Silver  Sixty Shillings S5540
FIRST COINAGE(1625-34). With the equestrian portrait of James VI. mm.thistle.
Double struck but the second clout did the job - much as made with original surfaces and a touch of underlying bloom - an exceptional example of this rare coin and overall
GOOD VERY FINE OR BETTER 		 
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Size Approx. 45.5-46 mm     Weight 29.79g      
Ref: HC2688-2799     SOLD FEBRUARY 2011 Enquire    
£ 4000
       
SCOTTISH HAMMERED. WILLIAM I 'THE LION'   [1165-1214].   Silver  Penny. S5029
SHORT CROSS,PHASE B,[c1205?-1230]. HVE WALTER (Edinburgh and Perth moneyers working jointly). Legends retrograde.
Reverse off centre but attractive all the same with a bold portrait.
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 18.25-18.5 mm     Weight 22.1gn (1.43g)      
Ref: HC2519-2594     SOLD JULY 2010 Enquire    
£ 300
       
SCOTTISH HAMMERED. JAMES VI   [1567-1625].   Gold  Sword and Sceptre Piece. S5460
EIGHTH COINAGE(1601-4). 1601.
Obverse a little off centre otherwise
ALMOST VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 28-29 mm     Weight 73.5gn.(4.76g).      
Ref: HC2475-2537     SOLD JUNE 2010 Enquire    
£ 800
       
SCOTTISH HAMMERED. JAMES V   [1513-1542].   Silver  Groat. 
SECOND COINAGE(1526-39). Bust 3,trefoil of pellets in the field behind the Kings head,trefoil stops.
Part of legend weak otherwise
ABOUT VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 25-25.5 mm     Weight 41.7gn.(2.7g).      
Ref: HC2454-2514     SOLD JUNE 2010 Enquire    
£ 450
       
ENGLISH - HAMMERED. THE COMMONWEALTH   [1649-1660].   Silver  Shilling. S3217
1649. mm.sun.
A few minor marks but a broad, good looking coin.
ALMOST GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 31-32 mm     Weight 90gn (5.83g)      
Ref: HC2447-2507     SOLD MAY 2010 Enquire    
£ 900
       
ENGLISH - HAMMERED. THE COMMONWEALTH   [1649-1660].   Silver  Halfgroat. S3221
.II. above shields.
Just a touch irregular and dark toned but an exceptional piece being
ALMOST EXTREMELY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 16.5-18 mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC2399-2448     SOLD MARCH 2010 Enquire    
£ 225
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. DAVID II   [1329-1371].   Silver  Groat. S5091
SECOND COINAGE (1357-67). EDINBURGH. Small young bust.
Softly struck on a broad flan.
PRACTICALLY VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 28.5-29 mm     Weight 66gn (4.28g)      
Ref: HC2294-2314     SOLD NOVEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 225
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. DAVID II   [1329-1371].   Silver  Halfgroat. S5110
SECOND COINAGE (1357-67). EDINBURGH. Class C. Older head, D added in second quarter.
Reverse a little off centre, otherwise
ALMOST VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 21-22 mm     Weight 32.1gn (2.08g)      
Ref: HC2289-2305     SOLD NOVEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 300
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Sixty Shillings. S5540
FIRST COINAGE (1625-34). With the equestrian portrait of James VI. mm.thistle.
A little double struck but an exceptional example of this scarce coin.
BETTER THAN VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 45.5-46 mm     Weight 459.7gn (29.79g)      
Ref: HC2285-2299     SOLD JANUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 2500
       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. ALEXANDER II   [1214-1249].   Silver  Penny. S5038
IN HIS OWN NAME (from c.1235). Uncrowned head right with sceptre.
[AL]EXANDER / +ALAIH AN[DR]EVOH
Slightly misshapen but a very presentable example of the rare, rare coin.
 
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Size approx. 17.75-19.25 mm     Weight 20.5gn (1.33g)      
Ref: HC2278-2291     SOLD DECEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 1850
       
ENGLISH - HAMMERED. THE COMMONWEALTH   [1649-1660].   Silver  Halfpenny. S3223
No mark of value.
A neat and well centred little coin.
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 9.25-9.75 mm     Weight 4gn (.26g)      
Ref: HC2237-2239     SOLD AUGUST 2009 Enquire    
£ 100
       
ENGLISH - HAMMERED. THE COMMONWEALTH   [1649-1660].   Silver  Penny. S3222
.1. above shields.
A tad off centre - but attractive all the same and overall
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 13.5-14.5 mm     Weight 7.3gn (.47g)      
Ref: HC2236-2238     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 80
       
ENGLISH - HAMMERED. THE COMMONWEALTH   [1649-1660].   Silver  Shilling. S3217
mm.sun. 1653.
A little bit irregular but clear - overall
GOOD FINE and better. 		 
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Size approx. 30-31.5 mm     Weight 92gn (5.96g)      
Ref: HC2210-2205     SOLD OCTOBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 240
 

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