Charles I (1625-1649)

Silver Halfcrown

Worcester mint

1644-1645, horseman left holding sword, grass ground below, rev. square topped shield, mm castle/helmet, 14.39g, (S.3096, N.2587). A little weak in the centres but an attractive piece struck on a full round flan, about good very fine and rare.

Provenance:

Believed to be ex V.J.E. Ryan, Glendinings, 22nd-24th January 1952, lot 1296
H. Webb, Sotheby, 1885-1895
J. F. Neck collection
E.W. Wigan collection, (purchased by Rollin & Feuardent in 1872)

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