Charles I Silver Halfcrown Exeter
Charles I Silver Halfcrown
Exeter - 1645
mm. Rose
14.71g 34.9mm
Spink – 3076
North – 2568 Rare
Bull - 665/43 (This coin)
Obverse:
CAROLVS D G MA BR FR ET HI REX. Horseman left, sword in hand, sash flying from waist, horse with twisted tail.
Reverse:
CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO 1645. Round garnished shield.
Very fine, toned and rare.
Ex B.J. Dawson Collection, DNW Auction 156, 21 Mar 2019 - Lot 89 (Achieved £1,364 Inc. BP.)
Ex Glendining Auction, 3-4 Oct 1988 - Lot 210
Ex 'A Collection of Halfcrowns', Glendining Auction, 30 Sep 1987 - Lot 292
Ex B.R. Noble Collection, Glendining Auction, 11 Dec 1975 - Lot 681
Ex R.P.V. Brettell Collection 'Coins of Exeter’, Glendining Auction, 28 Oct 1970 - Lot 381 (Illustrated)
Published in: E. Besly, ‘The English Civil War mints at Truro and Exeter, 1642-1646’ BNJ vol. 62 (1992), Plate 19 - N43 (This coin)
Data sheet
- Metal
- Silver
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