Charles I Silver Halfcrown CR divided by rose
Charles I Silver Halfcrown
Group II - 2a mm. Plume
CR divided by rose
14.78g 33.9mm
Spink – 2769 var
North – 2205 var
Bull – 96/8 (This coin)
Obverse:
CAROLVS D G MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB REX. Second horseman - Plume on head, sword on shoulder, cross on housings.
Reverse:
CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO. Oval garnished shield with C R above, rose between.
About fine, full round flan, an extremely rare issue, which is seldom offered for sale in any condition. This reverse type, without the lis over rose is not represented in the Brooker collection.
Ex Dr J Hulett Collection bt P. Hunt May 2000 £250
B.R. Osborne Collection, Glendining Auction, 23 April 1991, lot 135 bt Baldwin August 1969 £15
H.M. Lingford Collection bt Baldwin July 1949
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