Charles I Silver Half Pound Oxford
Charles I Silver Half Pound
Oxford - 1642
60g 46.2mm
Spink – 2944
North – 2403 Rare
Obverse:
CAROLVS D G MAGN BRIT FRAN ET HIB REX. Shrewsbury horseman over arms, scarf flying from king's waist, plume above.
Reverse:
EXVRGAT DEVS DISSIPENTVR INIMICI. Declaration RELIG PRO LEG ANG LIBER PAR in two lines, three plumes with pellets and X above and date 1642 below. Shrewsbury rev.
About very fine, full round flan, well centred, toned, Shrewsbury rev die (as Brooker 803-4 and 866, obv as 866-8), lightly double struck obv. A very good example of this large issue.
PCGS graded VF35 in oversize slab (can be removed upon buyer's request)
Previously sold by us May 2017.
Ex Lockdales Auction 133 - Lot 1265 (Est £4,000 - £4,500)
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- Metal
- Silver
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