400-year-old gold coin featuring portrait of King Charles I is sold at auction for £2000 in Kent

A 400-year-old gold coin found among a pile of loose change in Tunbridge Wells has sold at auction for £2,000.

It dates back to around 1625 and features a portrait of Charles I - who ruled England, Scotland, and Ireland until his execution in 1649.

The coin was hidden among a mishmash of around 200 coins and banknotes from the 20th century.

Robin Fletcher, from Hansons Royal, said: "I spotted the historical gem hidden among around 200 coins and banknotes.

"Its owner found it at the back of a dressing table drawer when she was sorting through her late aunt's effects.

"Both she and her husband assumed it must be fake so took little notice of it and tossed it into the box of old coins."

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