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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3068
EXETER MINT (1643-6). Briot horseman with lumpy ground. Rev;- Round shield with five short and one long scroll. mm.rose.
Weak in the centres as usual - broad, irregular flan. A very good example of this rare type.
 
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Size approx. 36-39 mm          
Ref: HC851-555     SOLD 01/08/2006 Enquire    
£ 1250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Gold  Unite. S2696
TOWER MINT, UNDER PARLIAMENT(1642-9). GROUP G, SEVENTH BUST. mm.eye(1645). Only three known in private hands - Schneider[ex:Lockett(2202)], Brooker(120), and this piece-ex:- I Ure and Alan Morris.
Some light double striking and soft in the centres - EXTREMELY RARE
 
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    Weight 138.9gn(8.99g)      
Ref: HC809-517     SOLD 01/08/2006 Enquire    
£ 4000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2867
YORK MINT (1643-4). mm.lion. TYPE 5, tall horse, EBOR below. Rev:- Crowned, square topped shield between C R.
Very slightly bowed as it fell off the press - attractive mottled tone and
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE+ 		 
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Size approx. 34-34.5 mm     Weight 227gn (14.72g)      
Ref: HC852-556     SOLD 01/08/2006 Enquire    
£ 1600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2776
TOWER MINT, under the King (1625-42). Group III, 3rd horseman, type 3a2, rough ground under the horse. mm. triangle (1639-40).
Die flaw to the edge of the shield (first quarter) and legend flat between 2 and 4 o'clock, otherwise a strong and attractive example of full weight plus.
 
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Size approx. 34-35 mm     Weight 233.5gn (15.13g)      
Ref: HC855-559     SOLD 01/08/2006 Enquire    
£ 200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Gold  Double-crown. S2725A
TOWER MINT, UNDER PARLIAMENT(1642-9). GROUP Ea, re-cut bust 9, mm.sun(1645-6). Ex:-Brooker(174); Alan Morris(bgt.Studio coins via L.B.)
Creased, smoothed edge and pierced but very rare
 
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Size 24.5-25.5 mm     Weight 68.2gn(4.42g)      
Ref: HC787-492     SOLD 21/07/2006 Enquire    
£ 400
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Gold  Unite. S2696
TOWER MINT, UNDER PARLIAMENT (1642-9). GROUP G, SEVENTH BUST. mm.sun.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Dawson 10/96).
A little double struck in the King's beard, otherwise an excellent example of this rare coin
PRACTICALLY VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 138.4gn (8.97g)      
Ref: HC813-521     SOLD 21/07/2006 Enquire    
£ 1750
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2868
YORK MINT (1643-4). mm.lion. Type 6. (Besly 3c, with the usual die flaw on the reverse).
A little off centre, otherwise
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 34.5 mm     Weight 229.2gn (14.85g)      
Ref: HC866-570     SOLD 21/07/2006 Enquire    
£ 1200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Gold  Unite. S2695
TOWER MINT, UNDER PARLIAMENT (1642-9). GROUP F; SIXTH 'BRIOT'S' BUST. mm.(R)[1644-5]. Ex:- Alan Morris [bgt.Baldwins auc.5/02(607)].
A little light and short of flan but only about ten examples known.
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 138gn (8.94g)      
Ref: HC819-529     SOLD 21/07/2006 Enquire    
£ 1100
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Gold  Unite. S2688
GROUP B, SECOND BUST, ELONGATED VARIETY, breaking legends. mm.heart (1629-30).
Ex:- Brooker (SCBI 59); Alan Morris (bgt.L.B. 12/96).
An exceptional coin - slight kink before the King's head and a metal flaw at 3 o'clock (rev.). It looks as if the coin was prized out of the die leaving a bit of gold behind.
ABOUT EXTREMELY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 136.3gn (8.83g)      
Ref: HC802-510     SOLD 15/07/2006 Enquire    
£ 2500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Groat. S2891
ABERYSTWYTH MINT . mm.book.
The portrait could be a little sharper but essentially this coin is about as struck,
REALLY GOOD VERY FINE+/EXTREMELY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 21.5-22.5 mm     Weight 30.4gn (1.97g)      
Ref: HC513-63     SOLD 15/07/2006 Enquire    
£ 300
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2869
YORK MINT (1643-4). mm.lion. TYPE 7, horse's tail shows between legs, reverse with lion skin garniture; no C R or floral spray.

Interestingly, this coin has had EBOR crudely removed from below the horse. This is without doubt a contemporary action of some 'political'? motivation, as I have seen other examples - otherwise
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 35.5-36 mm     Weight 227.8gn (14.75g)      
Ref: HC854-558     SOLD 09/07/2006 Enquire    
£ 600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM III   [1694-1702].   Silver  Shilling. S3515
FOURTH BUST ('flaming hair'). 1699.
A few surface marks but a collectable example of this scarce coin.
 
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Size approx. 25.5 mm     Weight 5.88g      
Ref: MC302-541     SOLD 09/07/2006 Enquire    
£ 75
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2880
ABERYSTWYTH MINT (1638/9-42). mm.book.
Spirited horse, plume behind, no ground line. FRAN ET HIB. Rev. OVAL SHIELD, PLUME ABOVE.
Obverse a little worn but full and central,
FAIR - NEAR FINE/VERY FINE 		 
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    Weight 225.5gn (14.61g)      
Ref: HC824-534     SOLD 09/07/2006 Enquire    
£ 950
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2779
TOWER MINT, UNDER THE KING (1625-42). GROUP IV, FOURTH HORSEMAN, TYPE 4, mm.star (1640-1).
A few minor soft spots but basically its all on the flan and full weight.
VERY FINE 		 
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    Weight 231.8gn (15.02g)      
Ref: HC834-536     SOLD 09/07/2006 Enquire    
£ 225
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Threepence. S2877
YORK MINT (1643-4). mm.lion.
With a touch of lustre
REALLY GOOD VERY FINE OR BETTER 		 
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Size approx. 18-18.5 mm     Weight 19.8gn (1.29g)      
Ref: HC509-30     SOLD 04/07/2006 Enquire    
£ 335
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2868
YORK MINT (1643-4), mm.lion. TYPE 6.
Slightly bowed, as it fell off the press
NEAR VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 34.5 mm     Weight 228.1gn (14.78g)      
Ref: HC839-542     SOLD AUGUST 2010 Enquire    
£ 600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Gold  Unite. S2694
TOWER MINT, UNDER THE KING (1625-42). GROUP F, SIXTH 'BRIOT'S' BUST. mm.star/star over triangle (1640-1). Star is a scarce mark and over triangle, even scarcer.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.).
A fraction double struck on the obverse,
GOOD FINE + / ALMOST VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 138.6gn (8.98g)      
Ref: HC815-523     SOLD 20/06/2006 Enquire    
£ 1000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Gold  Unite. S2692
GROUP D; FOURTH BUST, BUST 5. mm.Bell over portcullis(obv)-bell. Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B. 5/94).
A little bit of metal stress behind the King's crown, otherwise a well centred piece and
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 139.7gn (9.05g)      
Ref: HC805-513     SOLD 12/06/2006 Enquire    
£ 1100
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Gold  Unite. S2685
TOWER MINT, UNDER THE KING (1625-42). GROUP A; FIRST BUST, BUST 1, high double-arched crown. mm.lis (1625).
Ex. mount and polished, otherwise with a bold portrait.
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 135.6gn (8.79g)      
Ref: HC820-530     SOLD 12/06/2006 Enquire    
£ 650
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Gold  Unite. S2692
TOWER MINT, UNDER KING (1625-42). GROUP D; FOURTH BUST, BUST 5. mm.tun over crown both sides (1636-8) - a very rare overmark.
Ex:- Alan Morris.
Reverse a little double struck, otherwise
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 139gn (9.01g)      
Ref: HC812-520     SOLD 12/06/2006 Enquire    
£ 1100
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Gold  Unite. S2688
TOWER MINT, UNDER THE KING (1625-42). GROUP C; THIRD BUST, mm.rose (1631-2).
Ex:- Alan Morris.
Some light scratching above the crown (rev.)
and edge just a touch filed, otherwise full weight and an attractive
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 140.4gn (9.1g)      
Ref: HC811-519     SOLD 12/06/2006 Enquire    
£ 1100
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Gold  Unite. S2686
GROUP A; FIRST BUST, BUST 1a. mm.lis (1625).
Ex:- Beresford-Jones (101); Selig (4); Alan Morris.
Slight crimp otherwise full with a touch of colour
VERY FINE OR BETTER 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 137.7gn (8.92g)      
Ref: HC806-514     SOLD 12/06/2006 Enquire    
£ 1350
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Double-crown. S2626
SECOND COINAGE, FIFTH BUST. mm.book on lectern (1616-1617).
Very slight crease and a cross lightly scratched in the field before the King's face but presentable and a very very rare mint mark.
NEAR VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 27.50-28.50 mm     Weight 77.5gn (5.02g)      
Ref: HC784-489     SOLD 12/06/2006 Enquire    
£ 600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1685].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3313
HAMMERED COINAGE (1660-2); SECOND ISSUE - without inner circles, but with mark of value. mm. crown (obv.only). Ex:- Vaughan-Morgan (384); Wills (583); P.S. Hamilton and Lingford.
Apparently one of the best known specimens in private hands and the reading BRIT FRA is the scarcer of the three varieties (ESC.450[R5]).
NICE VERY FINE 		 
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Size Approx. 35-36 mm     Weight 231.4gn (15g)      
Ref: HC351-275     SOLD 12/06/2006 Enquire    
£ 3600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Gold  Unite. S2691
GROUP D; FOURTH BUST, BUST 4. mm.harp (1632-3). Ex:- Selig (25); Alan Morris.
Scrolls to the left of the shield weak, otherwise full and of good weight
GOOD VERY FINE + 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 140gn (9.07g)      
Ref: HC804-512     SOLD 12/06/2006 Enquire    
£ 1600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Gold  Unite. S2687
GROUP B, SECOND BUST. mm.negro's head (1626-7). Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B. 2/97).
A little ghosting showing in the obverse field (from the shield on the reverse), otherwise full broad flan and good weight
GOOD VERY FINE + 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 140gn (9.07g)      
Ref: HC801-509     SOLD 12/06/2006 Enquire    
£ 1600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Gold  Crown. S2716
TOWER MINT,UNDER PARLIAMENT(1642-9). GROUP D, FOURTH BUST, BUST 5. mm(P)(1643-4).
Kings nose a touch flat and the reverse a little off centre otherwise
ALMOST VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 20-21 mm     Weight 34.7gn(2.25g)      
Ref: HC788-493     SOLD 12/06/2006 Enquire    
£ 380
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Crown. S2753
TOWER MINT, UNDER THE KING (1625-42). GROUP 1, FIRST HORSEMAN, TYPE 1a. Rev. SQUARE TOPPED SHIELD OVER LONG CROSS FOURCHEE. mm.lis (1625).FRC IV/I; FRANCIS 4B. Ex:- Rodney Smith; Alan Barr.
Some light metal stress, otherwise a pleasant, full example.
GOOD FINE+ 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 460.2gn (29.82g)      
Ref: HC713-386     SOLD 12/06/2006 Enquire    
£ 1000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Gold  Double-crown. S2701
TOWER MINT, UNDER THE KING (1625-42). GROUP C, THIRD BUST, BUST 5. mm.rose over plume/rose (1630-2). Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.).
Slight ghost in the field before the King's neck and soft in the 4th quarter of the shield, otherwise
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 24.5-25 mm     Weight 70.5gn (4.57g)      
Ref: HC759-459     SOLD 12/06/2006 Enquire    
£ 800
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Gold  Double-crown. S2702
TOWER MINT, UNDER THE KING (1625-42).
GROUP D, FOURTH BUST. BUST 6. Jewelled crown / oval shield with C R at sides. mm.harp (1632-3). Ex:- Brooker (160); Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.11/99.
Some light scratching before face and weak below the collar, otherwise
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 27 mm     Weight 69.8gn (4.52g)      
Ref: HC758-458     SOLD 12/06/2006 Enquire    
£ 900
       
ENGLAND - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Gold  Unite. S
TOWER MINT UNDER THE KING, GROUP B, SECOND BUST - VARIETY WITH ELONGATED BUST. mm.plume (1630-1631).
A few light surface marks as usual for a coin in this grade and a couple of flat spots in the legend at 1 o'clock and 7 o'clock, correspondingly on the rev. otherwise well struck on a broad flan displaying some strong details. With a touch of old tone,
GENERALLY BETTER THAN VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC724-412     SOLD 10/06/2006 Enquire    
£ 1250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Gold  Unite. S2694
GROUP F, SIXTH 'BRIOT'S' BUST. mm.triangle in circle (1641-3). Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt. C.J.Martin 9/91).
Sharp in parts and full weight - overall
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 140.6gn (9.11g)      
Ref: HC807-515     SOLD 10/06/2006 Enquire    
£ 1250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Gold  Unite. 
TOWER MINT, UNDER THE KING (1625-42). GROUP B; SECOND BUST. mm.cross calvary (1625-6).
Ex:- Alan Morris.
A little double struck in the legends causing some flatness - and much of the shield weak - but still a presentable example.
GENERALLY GOOD FINE + 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 138.4gn (8.97g)      
Ref: HC818-528     SOLD 10/06/2006 Enquire    
£ 650
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. ANN   [1702-1714].   Silver  Crown. S3600
AFTER UNION WITH SCOTLAND. 1707 E below bust.
Just a little haymarking - attractive light grey tone with a touch of bloom.
ABOUT EXTREMELY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 39 mm     Weight 29.81g      
Ref: MC289-445     SOLD 10/06/2006 Enquire    
£ 950
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Crown. S2852
BRIOT'S FIRST MILLED ISSUE (1631-32).
mm.flower and B/B.
A few minor stretch marks, otherwise an outstanding example with a rich tone and underlying bloom.
REALLY GOOD VERY FINE OR BETTER 		 
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Size approx. 43-44 mm     Weight 462.8gn (29.99g)      
Ref: HC649-278     SOLD 10/06/2006 Enquire    
£ 3650
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1685].   Silver   Crown. S3357
SECOND BUST. 1671. T/R in ET. Rev. (see A.Barr part IV).
Once cleaned - now toned - a very rare variety.
ONLY GOOD -VERY GOOD 		 
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Size approx. 38-38.5 mm     Weight g      
Ref: MC273-387     SOLD 09/04/2006 Enquire    
£ 360
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Crown. S2946
OXFORD MINT(1642-6). SHREWSBURY OBVERSE DIE / THREE OXFORD PLUMES, 1642.
Horses head a little flat as usual and a small dig between the legs(I think in the making)otherwise a very strong equestrian portrait and a sharp declaration - steel grey tone
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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    Weight 455.6gn(29.52g)      
Ref: HC808-516     SOLD MAY 2009 Enquire    
£ 3750
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2858
NICHOLAS BRIOT'S COINAGE (1631-9). SECOND MILLED ISSUE (1638-9). mm.anchor and B.
Lightly toned with little evidence of adjustment marks; overall
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 34-35 mm     Weight 228gn (14.77g)      
Ref: HC634-336     SOLD 24/05/2006 Enquire    
£ 1250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3015
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5). BUST OF GOOD STYLE.
mm.-/Br.
A little ragged at 7 o'clock (obv) and a little soft in the declaration, otherwise an excellent example and
GOOD VERY FINE OR BETTER 		 
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Size approx. 32-33 mm     Weight 89gn (5.77g)      
Ref: HC785-490     SOLD 24/05/2006 Enquire    
£ 1200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. S2869
YORK MINT (1643-4. mm.lion. TYPE 7.
Horse's tail shows between legs.
Planchet fault to edge as is often with York
coins - otherwise
GOOD FINE 		 
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Size approx. 35-35.5 mm     Weight 209.6gn (13.58g)      
Ref: HC735-430     SOLD 14/05/2006 Enquire    
£ 360
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM III   [1694-1702].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3486
FIRST BUST, LARGE SHIELDS, EARLY HARP. 1696y (York).
An evenly struck and evenly worn example.
NEAR FINE 		 
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    Weight 15.94g      
Ref: MC252-384     SOLD 02/05/2006 Enquire    
£ 85
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Unite. S2618
SECOND COINAGE, SECOND BUST, mm.lis.
Slight metal fault and flat spot around the second quarter of the shield and correspondingly on the obverse - a few very light scratches on the King's head, otherwise an honest, uncleaned coin
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 23 mm     Weight 10.02g      
Ref: HC443-295     SOLD 02/05/2006 Enquire    
£ 950
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Crown. S2754
TOWER MINT, UNDER THE KING (1625-42). GROUP I; type 1b. Rev. Plume over shield (Welsh silver), mm.castle (1627-8), Cooper viii/xi. Ex:- Archbishop Sharp(Glens.10/77[43]£780); F.R.Cooper(Glens.11/78[54]£850); Alan Morris(bgt M.Senior, 12/98 £900).
A very rare coin with only approximately eight pieces known of this mint mark and only on type 1b. Most coins have gone up in value, two or three times or more, since 1998 - so by comparison this must be a good buy.
ALMOST FINE/FINE+ 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 454gn (29.43g)      
Ref: HC705-223     SOLD 25/04/2006 Enquire    
£ 1500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Gold  Unite. S2688
TOWER MINT, UNDER THE KING (1625-42). GROUP B, SECOND BUST, IN RUFF, ARMOUR AND MANTLE. Rev. SQUARE TOPPED SHIELD. mm.heart (1629-30).
Evidence of the die breaking in the first quarter of the shield, otherwise a decent looking
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 32-33 mm     Weight 140.28gn (9.09g).      
Ref: HC712-130     SOLD 18/04/2006 Enquire    
£ 1100
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM AND MARY   [1688-1694].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3434
FIRST BUSTS, r. / FIRST CROWNED SHIELD. 1689.

Attractive tone - just a little haymarking.
PRACTICALLY VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 33-33.5 mm     Weight 14.85g      
Ref: MC269-350     SOLD 11/04/2006 Enquire    
£ 240
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2963
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Large central plume,
OX below date. 1643.
A little irregular as usual, otherwise attractive grey tone with a lustrous surface.
GOOD VERY FINE for this 		 
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Size approx. 31.50-35.5 mm     Weight 213.8gn (13.85g)      
Ref: HC614-133     SOLD 09/04/2006 Enquire    
£ 1000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1685].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3367
FOURTH BUST. 1677. V. NONO.
Clear legends and outlines.
 
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Size approx. 32.5 mm     Weight 14.47g      
Ref: MC244-44     SOLD 09/04/2006 Enquire    
£ 35
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1685].   Silver   Crown. S3358
THIRD BUST. V. NONO. 1677.
The last 7 in the date not very clear due to blanc adjustment - otherwise
GOOD 		 
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Size approx. 38-38.5 mm     Weight 29.1g      
Ref: HC661-272     SOLD 09/04/2006 Enquire    
£ 40
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM AND MARY   [1688-1694].   Silver  Crown. S3433
CONJOINED BUSTS r. / CRUCIFORMED SHIELDS, WM MONOGRAM IN EACH QUARTER ABOVE 1 /6 /9 /2 . 1692.
One small rim bump at one o'clock, otherwise a wholesome looking coin and
GOOD FINE / VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight g      
Ref: MC259-47     SOLD 05/04/2006 Enquire    
£ 650
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM III   [1695-1701].   Silver   Crown. S3470
FIRST BUST. 1696 OCTAVO.
Probably once cleaned but now toning and a bold
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight g      
Ref: MC257-297     SOLD 05/04/2006 Enquire    
£ 360
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM AND MARY   [1688-1694].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3436
SECOND BUSTS, r. / CROWNED CRUCIFORM SHIELDS, WM MONOGRAM IN ANGLES. 1693.
Just a little haymarking and a few very light surface marks.
REALLY GOOD FINE + 		 
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Size approx. 32.5-33.5 mm     Weight 14.98g      
Ref: MC270-73     SOLD 05/04/2006 Enquire    
£ 220
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. S2869
YORK MINT (1643-4). mm.lion. TYPE 7, tail shows between horse's legs. Legend reads
ET HIBA not ET HIB.
A clear example of this rare variety - very attractive rich tone
GOOD FINE + / ABOUT VERY FINE 		 
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    Weight 218.4gn (14.15g)      
Ref: HC668-225     SOLD 17/03/2006 Enquire    
£ 550
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM III   [1760-1820].   Gold  Guinea. S3460
SECOND BUST. 1698.
Cleaned but not polished - probably a hoard coin
REALLY GOOD FINE 		 
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Size approx. 25 mm     Weight 8.15g      
Ref: MC208-159     SOLD 17/03/2006 Enquire    
£ 600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1685].   Silver   Crown. S3350
FIRST BUST; ROSE BELOW, 1662.
Ex:- Glyn John; Alan Morris.
Light grey tone and
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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    Weight 29.71g      
Ref: MC254-383     SOLD 17/03/2006 Enquire    
£ 1000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. ANNE   [1702-1714].   Silver  Crown. S3600
AFTER UNION WITH SCOTLAND. 1707. E (Edinburgh) BELOW BUST.
Four small solder spots on the edge (ex. mount), otherwise
FINE (Rev. better) 		 
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Size approx. 38.5-39.5 mm     Weight 29.92g      
Ref: MC241-15     17/03/2006 Enquire    
£ 90
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2861
NICHOLAS BRIOT'S COINAGE (1631-9). SECOND MILLED ISSUE (1638-9).
It has certainly seen better days but it is what it is.
 
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Size approx. 34.5-35 mm     Weight 224gn (14.51g)      
Ref: HC660-343     SOLD 17/03/2006 Enquire    
£ 160
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. ANNE   [1702-1714].   Gold  Guinea. S3574
THIRD BUST / CROWNED CRUCIFORMED SHIELDS. 1711.
Some weakness in the English shields due to weight adjustment and with scuffs and light scratching - but still a nice example and otherwise
ABOUT VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 25 mm     Weight 8.28g      
Ref: MC231-266     SOLD 17/03/2006 Enquire    
£ 750
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1685].   Silver  Crown. S3357
SECOND BUST. 1668. VICESIMO.
Edge flaw above the date, otherwise
GOOD 		 
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Size approx. 37-37.5 mm     Weight 29.2g      
Ref: MC251-208     SOLD 07/04/2006 Enquire    
£ 40
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2653
SECOND COINAGE (1604-19). mm.escallop (1606-7). Ex:-S.G.Lyddon.(Sotheby,8th Nov.1937). H.M.Lingford.(Glens.20th June 1951,lot 1209). A.E.Bagnall. E.M.Norweb.(Spink Auct.59,17th June 1951,lot 1424). Colin Adams.



For many years this coin was thought to be unique and fetched the enormous sum of £110 in the Lingford sale of 1951. A second example turned up in 2003 from the same dies, but in rather worn condition. Evenly struck on a full round flan - extremely rare
NEARLY VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 34.5 mm     Weight 223.4gn (14.47g)      
Ref: HC559-173     SOLD Enquire    
£ 4250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. S2868
YORK MINT (1643-44) mm.lion. TYPE 6.
Lightly bowed as it came off the press - attractive tone - no problems.
VERY FINE AND BETTER 		 
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Size Approx. 34.5 mm     Weight 230gn (14.90g)      
Ref: HC396-290     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2010 Enquire    
£ 700
 

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