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GM28494

Charles I Unite, group B mm. castle, XF45, ex Ellerby Treasure

Charles I (1625-49), gold Unite, group B, second crowned and draped bust in ruff left, value XX in field behind, Latin legend and beaded borders surrounding, initial mark castle both sides (1627-28), CAROLVS; D; G; MAG; BRI; FR; ET. HI; REX, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, legend and beaded circles surrounding, no stops in legend, FLORENT CONCORDIA REGNA, weight 8.86g (Brooker 40/41; cf.Schneider 123; N.2148; S.2687). Toned with some wear to high points and surface marks, graded by NGC with Ellerby Hoard label as XF45.

NGC certification 6380983-050.

The abbreviated Latin legends translate as on the obverse "Charles by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland"; and on the reverse "Through concord kingdoms flourish."

The original pyx trial records for this mint mark show an output of £234,915 worth of 22 carat crown gold between 27th April 1627 and 3rd July 1628.

Provenance:

Ex Ellerby Hoard, Spink Auction 22027, 7th of October 2022, Lot 73.

The Ellerby Hoard was the numismatic find of 2022 and has been more fully written up with its amazing results in Coin News December 2022 pages 40-43 by John Andrew.

We have secured a limited number of coins from the hoard which will all appear for sale on our website in due course.

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