STUART. Charles I. 1625-1649. AR Halfcrown (34mm, 13.53 g, 8h). Worcester mint; im: bunch of grapes/lis. Struck 1644-1645.Electronic Auction 490 Fitts Collection – British, Silver Sold For $ 7 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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STUART. Charles I. 1625-1649. AR Halfcrown (34mm, 13.53 g, 8h). Worcester mint; im: bunch of grapes/lis. Struck 1644-1645. Charles on horseback left, holding sword and reins / Crowned coat-of-arms. Bull 671/25 (this coin cited); Brooker 1154 (same dies); North 2596; SCBC 3105. Toned, minor double striking in obverse legends. VF. Very rare – Bull notes only six specimens. |