cult statue of Vesta within
some hairlines on reverse
taller crowned bust right
in original Royal Mint green leatherette box with certificate of authenticity
Charles I Penny, Bristol or late Declaration issue, ex Birchall and English Doctor cult statue of Vesta withinCharles I (1625 49), silver Penny, Bristol Mint (1643 45), crowned bust left, value I behind, legend and beaded borders surrounding, initial mark pellet, . CAROLVS. D: G: M: B: F: E: H: REX, rev. large plumes with bands, legend and beaded borders surrounding, . IVSTITIA. THRONVM. FIRMAT, weight 0. 42g (Brooker ; N. 2511; S. 3027). Toned and a little off centre on reverse, a bold very fine, reverse a little weaker, extremely rare with an old provenance.