Charles I (1625-1649) silver twenty pence, Third Coinage, Falconer's Anonymous Issue without "F" in legends or above crown. Obverse: Crowned bust to left with "XX" indicating denomination behind the head and lozenge mint mark above head with legend: "♦ CAR • D • G • SCOT • ANG • FR • & ' HIB • R" (Charles by the grace of God King of Scotland England France and Ireland). Reverse: Crown over thistle with legend: "• IVST • THRONVM • FIRMAT •" (Justice strengthens the throne). Good collectable condition for type, well centred with usual weak strike in centres, see photograph. Spink No: 5591, Murray Plate IV No: 43(var), Obverse 1a, Reverse b. Diameter 15.6mm. VF-. £75.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |