1625 SHILLING CHARLES I GERMANY This 1985 Gold £5 Sovereign

This 1985 Gold £5 Sovereign PF 69 Ultra Cameo coin is a rare and valuable addition to any collection

Its rarity and cultural context enhance its appeal for those specialising in African coins or post-colonial currencies

with the main features of the design still discernible

1889 DOUBLE FLORIN ( GVF ) 4

1946 THREEPENCE ( GVF ) C

1625 SHILLING CHARLES I GERMANY This 1985 Gold £5 SovereignA notable shilling struck in 1625, the inaugural year of Charles I's reign. This silver coin represents the beginning of a tumultuous monarchy that would culminate in civil war and regicide. The shilling was the preeminent silver denomination of the Stuart period, essential for commerce and taxation throughout the realm. This example displays Charles I's portrait and royal insignia rendered in the refined style characteristic of early Stuart coinage.