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NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: AUGUST 29, 2021Here's a selection of interesting or unusual items I came across in the marketplace this week. Tell us what you think of some of these. -Editor 
Charles I (1625-1649), Shilling, Bristol mint, Shilling, 1644, no mintmark, inner linear beaded circles both sides, armoured bust in lace collar, plumelet in front, mark of value behind, colon stops, legend surrounds CAROLVS DG MAG BR FR ET H REX (the BR as monogram). Rev, plume flanked by two plumelets, declaration in three lines, REL PROT LEG ANG LIB PAR, date in exergue Br below, outer legend reads EXVRGAT DEVS DISSIPENTVR INIMICI, 6.01g (S.3016a; N.2601; Brooker 997). Deep grey cabinet tone, clear portrait with crisp detail to the armour, the hair showing some softness, clear fields, legends legible. Reverse, pleasant rendition of the declaration, date, plume and plumelets, and Bristol monogram all visible, partial legend reading. Bold fine, scarce, in real terms nearer rare. From the stock of Baldwin's. -Editor
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Great Britain; 1886 Gold Sovereign. BU example. From The Canadian Numismatic Company sale. A nice Victoria bust, and who doesn't like St. George and the Dragon? -Editor
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Exposition Coloniale Africa DAHOMEY bronze 59mm by Monier An eBay offering from Hedley Betts. Great medal. -Editor
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PRISON TOKEN CITY PRISON BROOKLYN NEW YORK
A low-value item but interesting nonetheless, and nice condition. -Editor
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