STUART. Charles I. 1625-1649. AR Halfcrown (35mm, 14.91 g, 2h). Worcester mint; im: castle/–. Struck 1644-1645.CNG Feature Auction 115 British, Silver Sold For $ 5 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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STUART. Charles I. 1625-1649. AR Halfcrown (35mm, 14.91 g, 2h). Worcester mint; im: castle/–. Struck 1644-1645. (castle) CAROLVS : D’ G : MAG : BRIT : FRAN : ET : HIB REX, Charles on horseback left, holding sword and reigns; W below / CHRISTO : AVSPICE : REGNO :·, crowned coat-of-arms. Allen, Mints dies B/7; Brooker 1142 (same dies); North 2587; SCBC 3096. Lightly toned, minor edge mark. Near EF. The king and W mint mark particularly well struck. Very rare and with an excellent provenance. |