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ENGLISH HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2858
NICHOLAS BRIOT'S COINAGE(1631-9),SECOND MILLED ISSUE(1638-9). Ex:- Alan Morris(bgt.LB.10/91).
Light tooling in the fields.
ALMOST VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 34.5 - 35 mm     Weight 230.2gn.(14.92g).      
Ref: HC2463-2523     SOLD MAY 2010 Enquire    
£ 750

       
ENGLISH HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2978
OXFORD MINT(1642-6).1646,annulets above and below declaration. Ex:- Alan Morris(bgt.R.Richardson 2/01).
A little small but basically for issue
VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 28.5 - 31 mm     Weight 90.7gn (5.88g)      
Ref: HC2462-2522     SOLD JUNE 2010 Enquire    
£ 1250

       
ENGLISH HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2953
OXFORD MINT(1642-46). Shrewsbury horseman,no groundline / Three Oxford plumes above declaration,1642 below. Ex:- Lingford; Alan Morris(bgt.Baldwins 3/93).
A bit soapy on the obverse but neat full round coin.
 
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Size approx. 36 - 37 mm     Weight 207.3gn.(13.43g).      
Ref: HC2459-2519     SOLD MAY 2010 Enquire    
£ 825

       
ENGLISH HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2954
OXFORD MINT(1642-6).Oxford horseman without groundline/three plumes above declaration,1643 below. Morr.D3. Ex:- Alan Morris(bgt.Manchester coin centre 5/91).
Weak in the centres and an old scratch on the horses rump otherwise a presentable example with some sharp details and full weight+.
 
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Size approx. 33-36.5 mm     Weight 231.1gn.(15.04g).      
Ref: HC2457-2517     SOLD JUNE 2010 Enquire    
£ 600

       
ENGLISH HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Sixpence. S2886
ABERYSTWITH MINT(1638/9-42).mm.book. Double-arched crown,small VI,no inner circles. Ex:- Alan Morris(bgt.LB.-from the PRESTBURY HOARD).
Some small spots of corrosion otherwise
GOOD VERY FINE+
 
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Size approx. 25.5-26.5 mm     Weight 46.3gn.(3g).      
Ref: HC2456-2516     SOLD MAY 2010 Enquire    
£ 1500

       
ENGLISH HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3135
WELSH MARCHES(1644). Crude horseman/declaration of Bristol style divided by a dotted line,3 plumes above,1644 below. Ex:- Alan Morris(bgt.LB.1/99).
A splendid example of this poor but interesting issue.
 
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Size approx. 36 - 37 mm     Weight 229gn.(14.84g).      
Ref: HC2455-2515     SOLD MAY 2010 Enquire    
£ 4250

       
ENGLISH HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2958A var.
OXFORD MINT(1642-6).Briot horseman,ground below/three Oxford plumes above declaration,1644ox below,lozenges in field and legend. Morr.C-?. Ex:- Alan Morris(bgt.Baldwins 3/94).
Back and rump of the horse week and an old scratch below front hoof otherwise a richly toned full weight+ example and presumably rare.
NEARLY VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 34-36 mm     Weight 232.7gn.(15.08g).      
Ref: HC2458-2518     SOLD JUNE 2010 Enquire    
£ 750

       
ENGLISH HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2763
TOWER MINT under THE KING(1625-42). Group 1,first horseman,type 1a1,horse caparisoned with plume on head and crupper,rose on housing,ground line / Square topped shield over long cross fourchee; mm.lis(1625). Ex:- Alan Morris(bgt.LB.2/94).
A little porosity in the legend before the horse but still an attractive
VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 35-36 mm     Weight 229.6gn (14.88g)      
Ref: HC2453-2513     SOLD JUNE 2010 Enquire    
£ 1100

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Gold  Double-Crown. S2704
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group E, 5th bust, 'Aberystwyth' bust 8, double arched crown, mm.anchor (1628-9). SCHNEIDER 204, N2172.
A little double struck, making the bust look thinner than it should be but a very acceptable example of this EXTREMELY rare coin.
 
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Size approx. 26-26.5 mm     Weight 69.9gn (4.53g)      
Ref: HC2441-2501     SOLD MAY 2010 Enquire    
£ 2500

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2965
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Briot horseman, ground below / Large central plume and two Oxford plumes and lozenges above declaration, 1644 OX and lozenges below.
A bit short of flan, otherwise
ALMOST VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 32.5-35 mm     Weight 229.5gn (14.87g)      
Ref: HC2440-2500     SOLD MAY 2010 Enquire    
£ 500

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3031
ASHBY DE LA ZOUCHE (1645). Bust left / three plumes above declaraton, 1645 A below. mm.plume/A.
Ex:- G.S.Hopkins; Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins auc.5/02, lot 274).
Irregular and chipped. The weight suggests that it isn't as badly chipped as it looks.
 
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Size approx. 28.5-33.5 mm     Weight 85gn (5.51g)      
Ref: HC2438-2498     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 1200

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2965A
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Briot horseman, ground below / Large central plume and two Oxford plumes above declaration; 1644 OX in script below; mm.plume / - . Morr.C-16.
Ex:- Alan Morris.
A little double struck, otherwise fresh and full weight plus.
ALMOST GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 34.5-36 mm     Weight 235.2gn (15.24g)      
Ref: HC2439-2499     SOLD MAY 2010 Enquire    
£ 1000

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Groat. S3116
WORCESTER MINT (1643-4).
eX:- Alan Morris (DNW auc.1/6/94)
large chip, otherwise with a strong, clear portrait.
 
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Size approx. 20-22 mm     Weight 25.8gn (1.67g)      
Ref: HC2436-2496     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 450

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Threepence. S3117
WORCESTER MINT (1643-4).
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 8/96).
Large portion but with an excellent portrait.
 
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Size approx. 14-19 mm     Weight 13.7gn (.89g)      
Ref: HC2437-2497     SOLD MAY 2010 Enquire    
£ 250

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Unite. 
A PATTERN by N.Briot. 1630.
Ex:- Hamilton -Smith 1927; Clarke-Thornhill, 1937; Lingford; Adams (Spink auc.1/12/05, lot 150); Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins).
A few bumps but attractive and rare.
ALMOST VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 33-33.5 mm     Weight 206.5gn (13.38g)      
Ref: HC2434-2494     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 2500

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Crown.  
A PATTERN? by Briot.
Ex:- Platt Hall (18/5/55 £55); Brookr, 1250; Rodney Smith; Selig, (31/5/89, lot 218, £900); Alan Morris (bgt.Tim Owen 4/04 £1750).
Its not certain what this piece actually is but its certainly an interesting piece with a good provenance.
 
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Size approx. 40 mm     Weight 14.07g      
Ref: HC2435-2495     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 2000

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3015
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5). Bust of good style, plumelet before face / three Bristol plumes above declaration, 1644 below, mm.pellets / BR monogram. Morr.C-1.Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.).
A tad ragged between 6-8 o'clock but still an excellent example of this type and overall,
GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 32-33 mm     Weight 88.9gn (5.76g)      
Ref: HC2433-2493     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 1500

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2959A
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Briot horseman, ground below / three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1645 OX and pellets below. Morr.F7.
Ex:- Beresford-Jones (Spink auc.108,1995); Adams (Spink auc.12/05, lot 184); Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.).
A very pleasant example of this type.
 
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Size approx. 35-38 mm     Weight 210.8gn (13.66g)      
Ref: HC2432-2492     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 1100

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2972
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Oxford buat / 1643 below declaration, three Oxford plumes above.
Ex:- Walfus; Doyle; Alan Morris (bgt.M.Rasmussen 4/02. £720).
Apparently an unpublished die combination. Striking split at 4.30, otherwise
ALMOST VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 32.5-33.5 mm     Weight 87.3gn (5.66g)      
Ref: HC2428-2488     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 700

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Sixpence. 
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Aberystwyth die, mm.book / three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1642 below.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 6/97. £250).
Attractive.
ALMOST VERY FINE+
 
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Size approx. 25-26 mm     Weight 42gn (2.72g)      
Ref: HC2429-2489     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 750

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3007
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5). Plume behind King, mm.plume / BR monogram.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.1/00).
Well struck on a broad flan - most appealing
VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 37-39 mm     Weight 239.7gn (15.53g)      
Ref: HC2424-2484     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 1000

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3016A
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5). Bust of good style, plumelet before King's face / BR monogram and 1644 below declaration, plume and two plumelets above.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.West Essex coins), (S.Mitchell list).
A little bit short of flan and weak in the chin.
BETTER THAN GOOD FINE
 
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Size approx. 30-31 mm     Weight 93.7gn (6.07g)      
Ref: HC2425-2485     SOLD JULY 2010 Enquire    
£ 650

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Sixpence. S2889
ABERYSTWYTH MINT (1638/9-42). mm.book.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.R.Richardson).
Tooled in the fields and a tad double struck but still an appealing piece and otherwise
Better than VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 45.2gn (2.93g)      
Ref: HC2423-2483     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 750

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2766
TOWER MINT under THE KING 91625-42). Group 1, type 1a3, no rose or housing, no ground line, light garnishing to shield, mm.cross calvery.
Ex:- Lingford; R.C.Carlyon-Britton; J.M.Ashby; Alan Morris.
A little messy in the obverse legend but a pleasing, full example all the same and
Better than VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 34.5-35.5 mm     Weight 221.3gn (14.33g)      
Ref: HC2422-2482     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 750

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3126
SALOPIA (Shrewsbury) MINT. 1644. Allen J-50.
Ex:- Webb; Montagu; S.N.C. July/Aug.1991, 4976 £850; Alan Morris (bgt.R.Richardson 3/99).
Some double striking but an attractive piece all the same.
VERY FINE OR BETTER
 
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Size approx. 33.5-36 mm     Weight 229.2gn (14.84g)      
Ref: HC2421-2481     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 3500

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3012
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5). Oxford die / three crudish plumes above declaration, 1643 below. Morr.A5.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Studio Coins, Cardiff Coinex 4/96).
Weak at mint marks and date but with a clear portrait and declaration - overall
ALMOST VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 31-32.5 mm     Weight 91.5gn (5.92g)      
Ref: HC2418-2478     SOLD JANUARY 2011 Enquire    
£ 950

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2861
NICHOLAS BRIOT'S HAMMERED COINAGE (1638-9). Muled with a Tower reverse. mm.triangle over anchor.
Ex:- Lingford; Alan Morris (bgt.Studio Coins 6/00, £875).
A pleasing example of this poor issue.
 
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Size approx. 33-35 mm     Weight 15.24g      
Ref: HC2417-2477     SOLD FEBUARY 2011 Enquire    
£ 900

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1685].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3367
FOURTH BUST, 1673.
A most attractive piece.
ALMOST EXTREMELY FINE/EXTREMELY FINE
 
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Size approx. 33-34 mm     Weight 14.73g      
Ref: MC579-2475     SOLD MAY 2010 Enquire    
£ 2500

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Crown.  S2625
SECOND COINAGE (1604-19). Third bust, mm.key (1609-10).
A little soft in the face and some very light surface marks, otherwise quite fresh with some good details.
 
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Size approx. 21-22 mm     Weight 38.6gn (2.5g)      
Ref: HC2416-2476     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 550

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2971
OXFORD (1642-6). Oxford bust / three Oxford plumes above declaration 1642 below.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.Mar.'00).
A pleasing example on a broad flan.
 
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Size approx. 31-33.5 mm     Weight 86.9gn (5.63g)      
Ref: HC2413-2472     SOLD JUNE 2010 Enquire    
£ 500

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2977
OXFORD (1642-6). Fine Oxford bust / three Shrewsbury plumes above declaration, 1644 ox below. mm.plume / - . Morr.D-11.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.M.Senior 4/03).
Slight double striking in the obverse legend and a flat spot on both sides, otherwise well detailed.
 
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Size approx. 28.5-29.5 mm     Weight 84.3gn (5.46g)      
Ref: HC2414-2473     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 1000

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Threepence. S2995
OXFORD (1642-6). 1646/4, mm.lis.
Slight crease but still a presentable example.
 
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Size approx. 18.25-19 mm     Weight 24.1gn (1.56g)      
Ref: HC2412-2471     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 200

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Threepence. S2894
ABERYSTWYTH MINT (1638/9-42), mm.book. Small bust type.
A beautiful little coin.
 
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Size approx. 19-19.5 mm     Weight 22.2gn (1.44g)      
Ref: HC2410-2469     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 300

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Groat. S2893
ABERYSTWYTH MINT (1638/9-42), mm.book. Smaller bust type.
Very slightly crimped but a neat, full, round coin - all the same
VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 23-23.5 mm     Weight 31.5gn (2.04g)      
Ref: HC2409-2468     SOLD MAY 2010 Enquire    
£ 175

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Crown.  S3055
EXETER MINT (1643-6). Undated,mm.rose. Besly C-7.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Format 9/03).
Desirable, being struck on a very broad flan.
 
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Size approx. 42-45.5 mm     Weight 28.91g      
Ref: HC2405-2464     SOLD JULY 2010 Enquire    
£ 950

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Crown.  S3058
EXETER MINT 91643-6). mm.rose, 1644 to left. Besly C-11.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.West Essex 5/98).
Smallish flan.
Almost VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 41-43 mm     Weight 27.63      
Ref: HC2406-2465     SOLD JUNE 2010 Enquire    
£ 700

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM AND MARY   [1668-1694].   Silver  Crown.  S1692
CONJOINED BUSTS. 1692.
Ex:- Glendinnings 01/06/89, lot 474. £160.
A little weak in the legend behind the busts (due to blanc adjustment) and very minor surface marks as expected with this grade.
ALMOST VERY FINE/REV.A LITTLE BETTER
 
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Size approx. 38.25-38.5 mm     Weight 29.88g      
Ref: MC576-2461     SOLD MARCH 2010 Enquire    
£ 1000

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Crown.  S2761
TOWER MINT under PARLIAMENT (1642-9). Group IV, TYPE 4, foreshortened horse / Oval shield. mm.sun (1645-6).
Very slight double strike in the horse's head but an exceptional piece - well struck on a broad flan with a light tone and a touch of lustre.
EXTREMELY FINE or practically so
 
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Size approx. 45-46 mm     Weight 30.39g      
Ref: HC2404-2455     SOLD JUNE 2010 Enquire    
£ 7000

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Sixpence. S3020
abristol (1643-5). Bust of fine style, plumelet before face. 1644 mm. / BR monogram on its side. Morr.A1.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 8/96).
Dark, rich tone with a lovely portrait.
ABOUT GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 24.5-25.25 mm     Weight 2.9g      
Ref: HC2403-2454     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 1200

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES II   [1685-1688].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3408
FIRST BUST. 1685.
A no problems
Almost VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 14.9g      
Ref: MC573-2453     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 425

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Laurel. S2368B
THIRD COINAGE (1619). Fourth bust, mm.lis (1623-4).
A tad double struck in the reverse legend and a slight wobble in the flan but a wholesome coin with an old tone.
 
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Size approx. 34.5-35 mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC2400-2449     SOLD AUGUST 2010 Enquire    
£ 1350

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Unite. S2618
SECOND COINAGE (1604-19). Second bust, mm.lis (1604-5).
A few tiny metal faults on the obverse but a very appealing, full coin and
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 37-37.5 mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC2398-2447     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 2650

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3143
NEWARK besieged several times 1645-6, surrendered May 1646. 1645.
Slightly off centre but a most attractive piece. Much as struck
ABOUT EXTREMELY FINE
 
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Size approx. 32 x 36.5 mm     Weight 5.69g      
Ref: HC2393-2442     SOLD JULY 2010 Enquire    
£ 3250

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3143
NEWARK besieged several times 1645-6, surrendered May 1646. 1645.
Ex:- Alan Morris.
A little double struck and pierced for use as a Royalist supporters' badge/pendant.
 
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Size approx. 31 x 41.5 mm     Weight 5.86g      
Ref: HC2394-2443     SOLD JUNE 2010 Enquire    
£ 600

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3143
NEWARK besieged several times 1645-6, surrendered May 1646. 1646.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B. 7/95).
Pierced for use as a Royalist supporters' badge/pendant.
GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 32 x 33.5 mm     Weight 6.01g      
Ref: HC2395-2444     SOLD JUNE 2010 Enquire    
£ 850

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3141
NEWARK besieged several times 1645-6, surrendered May 1646. 1645. Crude, flat shaped crown. NEWARKE.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 6/96).
Pierced for use as a Royalist supporters' badge/pendant.
 
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Size approx. 40 x 34 mm     Weight 6g      
Ref: HC2397-2446     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 900

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3142
NEWARK besieged several times 1645-6, surrendered May 1646. 1645 NEWARKE.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B. 8/98 [Baldwin auc.17, lot 607 May 1998]).
Pierced for use as a Royalist supporters' badge/pendant.
GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 30 x 38.5 mm     Weight 5.97g      
Ref: HC2396-2445     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 850

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3068 VAR.
EXETER (1643-6). Briot horseman, ground below / Oval shield with inverted garniture, mm.rose. Besly K21; JCB 103 (same dies). Ex:- R.C.Lockett (Glens 4/11/58, lot 3513); N.Asherson(Spk.auc.6, 10/10/79, lot 105, £220+com); C.Adam(Spk.auc.12/05, lot 218);
Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.[SNC 8/06]).

Weak in the legends but neatly struck on a full, broad flan.
 
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Size approx. 35.5-36.5 mm     Weight 14.97g      
Ref: HC2390-2439     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 1500

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3069
EXETER MINT (1643-46). Briot horseman, ground below / Oval shield with angular garnishing of triple lines, mm.rose. Besly K17, JGB 1031 (same dies). Ex:- Colin Adams (bgt.P.Hunt); Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.-[SNC 8/06]).
Besly only records two examples of this die combination - the BM specimum and JGB 1031, making this a third. Some double striking.
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 12.93g      
Ref: HC2391-2440     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 2250

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2872
YORK (1643-4). Type 3 bust in scalloped lace collar / EBOR below oval shield.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 4/96).
A little ragged at 6 o'clock and with a slight wobble to the flan, otherwise
Better than VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 31-31.5 mm     Weight gn (5.8g)      
Ref: HC2389-2438     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 750

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Groat. S3022
BRISTOL (1643-5). Plumelet before face / Three plumes above declaration, 1644 below, no mint mark.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.R.Richardson 2/01).
A tad irregular but a full
VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 21.5-23.5 mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC2385-2433     SOLD MARCH 2010 Enquire    
£ 550

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Threepence. S3025
BRISTOL (1643-5). Plume before face / Three plumes above declaration, 1644 below, no mint mark. BRISTOL DIES. Ex:-Lockett, 4572 prt; Asherson, Spink auc.6(95); Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.7/98).
A little double struck around the date, otherwise attractive and full.
VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 17.5-18 mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC2383-2431     SOLD MARCH 2010 Enquire    
£ 800

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfgroat. S3026
BRISTOL (1643-5). Nothing before face / BR monogram below declaration.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.).
A little nibbled at the top and a flaw or dig in the centre, some double stiking on the reverse.
 
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Size approx. 15-16 mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC2384-2432     SOLD AUGUST 2010 Enquire    
£ 400

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3036
LATE 'DECLARATION' ISSUE. ASHBY DE LA ZOUCHE / BRIDGENORTH-ON-SEVERN, MULE.
Horseman of Bristol type, A below / scroll above declaration, B below. 1646. mm.plume/A? Morr.A-B1, Bull 649/B1.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B. 7/00).

Surface scratches and edge rather knocked (apparently found in mill). EXCESSIVELY RARE and quite possibly the only specimen in private hands.
 
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Size approx. 33-34.5 mm     Weight 15.16g      
Ref: HC2377-2423     SOLD MAY 2010 Enquire    
£ 7500

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Gold  Unite. S2685
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group A, first bust in coronation robes, high double-arched crown, mm.lis (1625).

King's profile double struck, otherwise
Mostly VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 33.5-34.5 mm     Weight 9.1g      
Ref: HC2375-2421     SOLD FEBRUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 1100

       
SCOTTISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES VI   [1567-1625].   Gold  Sword and Sceptre Piece. S5460
EIGHTH ISSUE (1601-4). 1602.
Slight bend and dig/scrape by the sword hilt, otherwise fresh and sharp and
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 28.5-29 mm     Weight 5.2g      
Ref: HC2376-2422     SOLD FEBRUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 1400

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Crown.  S2761
TOWER MINT under PARLIAMENT (1642-9). Group IV, foreshortened horse, mm.sun (1645-6).
A most appealing coin being fully struck on a broad, round flan with an attractive tone.
GOOD VERY FINE OR BETTER
 
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Size approx. 45-45.5 mm     Weight 30.2g      
Ref: HC2369-2415     SOLD JULY 2010 Enquire    
£ 3250

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2788
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group C, 3rd bust, type 2b, mm.plume (1630-1). A PIECE OF FINE WORK.
Ex:- Montague; Alan Morris (bgt.S.N.C. Oct.1996, 4781).
Obverse FINE - GOOD FINE, reverse rather worn.
 
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Size approx. 33 mm     Weight 5.4g      
Ref: HC2370-2416     SOLD MARCH 2010 Enquire    
£ 600

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Sixpence. S2980A
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Aberystwyth obv. die / Three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1643 below, mm.book / - .
A most attractive piece.
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 25-26.5 mm     Weight 3.4g      
Ref: HC2371-2417     SOLD FEBRUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 1600

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. ANNE   [1702-1714].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3604
AFTER UNION WITH SCOTLAND. 1708, plain in the angles on the reverse.
A few minor surface marks but a pleasing example all the same and
Approaching EXTREMELY FINE
 
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Size approx. 33-33.25 mm     Weight 15.06g      
Ref: MC569-2411     SOLD MARCH 2010 Enquire    
£ 650

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Gold  Crown.  S2715
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group D, 4th bust, mm.triangle-in-circle (1641-2).
A decent portrait on a well spread flan.
 
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Size approx. 20-21.25 mm     Weight 33.8gn (2.18g)      
Ref: HC2366-2408     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 600

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2962
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Briot horseman, ground below / Large central plume and two Oxford plumes above declaration, 1643 ox below, mm.rosette/- . Morr.J26. Ex:- Newbury hoard; Alan Morris (bgt.M.Senior 3/98).
Dark, glossy tone.
ALMOST VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 32.5-35.5 mm     Weight 205.6gn (13.32g)      
Ref: HC2358-2399     SOLD MARCH 2010 Enquire    
£ 600

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2975 Var.
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Fine Oxford bust / Three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1044 (error), OX below, lozenges in field. Morr.C7.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 7/98).
Crease mark across the obverse between 2 o'clock and 7 o'clock, otherwise
VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 31-32 mm     Weight 92gn (5.96g)      
Ref: HC2357-2398     SOLD JANUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 1000

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3040
BRIDGENORTH-ON-SEVERN (1646).
Crowned bust left with plumelet before face / Scroll above declaration, 1646 below. Morr.A3. mm.plumelet over BR.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.R.Richardson).
Scratches in the obverse field behind the King's head and shoulder and slightly double struck, otherwise
ALMOST VERY FINE/VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 32.5-33.5 mm     Weight 85.6gn (5.55g)      
Ref: HC2354-2395     SOLD JULY 2010 Enquire    
£ 1000

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3133
CHESTER MINT (1644). Declaration type, 1644.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt. from the first Coin Fair he ever went to, described and priced as an Oxford!).
Bad scrape on the horse's neck and metal stress in the centres.
 
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Size approx. 34.5-36.5 mm     Weight 213gn (13.8g)      
Ref: HC2352-2393     SOLD MARCH 2010 Enquire    
£ 1200

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Sixpence. S3041
BRIDGENORTH-ON-SEVERN (1646). Crowned bust left, plume before face / scroll above declaration, 1646, mm.B / ' .
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.M.Senior).
A lovely example.
GOOD VERY FINE AND BETTER
 
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Size approx. 26.25-26.75 mm     Weight 44.9gn (2.91g)      
Ref: HC2355-2396     SOLD JANUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 1000

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2972
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Oxford bust L. / Three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1643 below. Morr.F2. Unpublished combination of dies.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.B.Dawson 9/99).
A couple of old deep scratches on the obverse and slightly bowed, otherwise
VERY FINE AND BETTER
 
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Size approx. 30-30.5 mm     Weight 86.6gn (5.61g)      
Ref: HC2356-2397     SOLD FEB 2012 Enquire    
£ 1000

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfgroat. S3090
EXETER MINT (1643-6). Oval shield. 1644.
Reverse off centre, therefore only the bottom of the date is on the flan - otherwise, with a lovely portrait and
GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 15-15.5 mm     Weight 13.1gn (.85g)      
Ref: HC2353-2394     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 1000

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3112
WORCESTER OR SALOPIA (1643-4). Oval shield, lis in legend. mm.lis.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Rist).
Some double striking and reverse a tad off centre.
 
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Size approx. 30-31.5 mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC2349-2389     SOLD JANUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 3250

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2952
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). SHREWSBURY HORSEMAN WITH GROUND LINE, OXFORD PLUME BEHIND / THREE OXFORD PLUMES ABOVE DECLARATION, 1642 below. mm.plume / - . Morr.C3. Ex:-Alan Morris (bgt.Format 7/91).
Reverse slightly off centre but a full weight plus example with a touch of bloom on the reverse.
GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 34-35.5 mm     Weight 232.3gn (15.05g)      
Ref: HC2347-2387     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 1200

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3143
NEWARK BESIEGED, several times 1645-6, surrendered May 1646. 1645.
A well struck piece with almost a full beaded border.
GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 34 x 29 mm     Weight 92.3gn (5.98g)      
Ref: HC2348-2388     SOLD JULY 2010 Enquire    
£ 2000

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM III   [1694-1702].   Silver  Shilling. S3516
FIFTH BUST, 1700.
Bright hoard coin -
EXTREMELY FINE
 
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Size approx. 25-26 mm     Weight 6.06g      
Ref: MC560-2362     SOLD FEBRUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 250

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2870
YORK MINT (1643-4). Type 1, bust in scalloped lace collar / EBOR above square topped shield over cross fleury.
Appealing darkish tone and a full example - overall
ALMOST VERY FINE/VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 31-32 mm     Weight 87.3gn (5.66g)      
Ref: HC2335-2359     SOLD AUGUST 2010 Enquire    
£ 550

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2859
NICHOLAS BRIOT COINAGE (1638-9), Second milled issue (1638-9). mm.anchor.
A no problems
FINE - GOOD FINE
 
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Size approx. 30.75 mm     Weight 89.8gn (5.82g)      
Ref: HC2336-2360     SOLD JANUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 200

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2796
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group E, fifth 'aberystwyth' bust. Single arched crown, large XII, mm.tun.
A tad off centre but a pleasing example with a well struck portrait.
APPROACHING VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 30-30.5 mm     Weight 88gn (5.7g)      
Ref: HC2337-2361     SOLD FEBRUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 165

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Crown.  S3062
EXETER MINT (1643-6). 1645, mm.castle.
Ex:- Drabble - 1943 (illustrated), lot 1109; Paget - 1946, lot 142.
Only a tad of double striking on the reverse - an excellent example with a completely full equestrian potrait.
 
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Size approx. 42-44 mm     Weight 28.93g      
Ref: HC2333-2357     SOLD NOVEMBER 2010 Enquire    
£ 1250

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3006
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5). King wears unusual flat crown, mm.acorn between 4 pellets/ BR monogram. 1643. Morr.C10.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 4/93).
Old scratch below declaration and reverse a little off centre, otherwise a good example of this scarce type with clear mint marks.
APPROACHING VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 34-36 mm     Weight 226.1gn (14.65g)      
Ref: HC2334-2358     SOLD JANUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 950

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Unite. S2620
SECOND COINAGE (1604-19). Fifth bust, mm.cross (1618-19).
Ex:- The Chipping Norton Hoard lot 48, (Morton & Eden Auction 9th June, 2009).
Weak in parts and very slightly crimped but with a detailed portrait on a broad flan. SOLD WITH A COPY OF THE AUCTION CATALOGUE.
 
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Size approx. 37-38 mm     Weight 156.2gn (10.12g)      
Ref: HC2328-2352     SOLD FEBRUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 1500

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Gold  Crown.  S2711
TOWER MINT. Group B, second bust, square topped shield, mm.castle (1627-8).
Some weak spots but a good, broad coin with main devices clear.
 
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Size approx. 20-21 mm     Weight 35gn (2.27g)      
Ref: HC2327-2351     SOLD FEBRUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 600

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2959
OXFORD MINT (1642-46). Briot horseman with ground below / Three Oxford above declaration, 1645 ox below. mm.plume / - ; reads DEVS*DEVS. Morr.C-1.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.D.Glover 5/96) (ex.SNC 11/93).

Short of flan and a little double struck on the reverse, otherwise
VERY FINE or nearly so
 
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Size approx. 33.5-35.5 mm     Weight 223.5gn (14.48g)      
Ref: HC2321-2345     SOLD JANUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 700

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3076
EXETER MINT (1643-6. Horse with twisted tail / 1644 to left of rose (mm.).
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 1/5/97).
Slightly double struck on the obverse, otherwise
BETTER THAN GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 34.5-35.5 mm     Weight 210gn (13.61g)      
Ref: HC2322-2346     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 2000

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Crown.  S2624
SECOND COINAGE, BRITAIN CROWN FIRST BUST, mm.rose (1605-6).
Ex:- Marshall (Spink 31/3/04)
Small striking split at 5 o'clock and a surface fracture running above the King's crown, otherwise very attractive with an old tone and a very bold portrait - overall
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 20.75-21.25 mm     Weight 38.4gn (2.49g)      
Ref: HC2323-2347     SOLD DECEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 1100

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2965
OXFORD MINT (1642-46). Briot horseman, ground below / Large central plume and two small plumes above declaration, 1644 ox below, lozenges by date, ox and plumes. mm.plume / - . Morr.E8. Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Vosper 2/98).
Weak in date and correspondingly on the obverse but a pleasing example all the same, on a broad flan.
 
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Size approx. 36-38 mm     Weight 223.5gn (14.48g)      
Ref: HC2318-2342     SOLD JULY 2010 Enquire    
£ 600

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2960
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Briot horseman, ground below / Three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1646 ox below. Morr.C-1.
Ex:- Philip Greenhall coll.; Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.6/97) (Baldwin auc.13, lot 1869, 28/5/97).
Some corrosion in the legend on the reverse but a superb horse and rider.
 
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Size approx. 34-35 mm     Weight 212.3gn (13.76g)      
Ref: HC2319-2343     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 1250

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2952
OXFORD MINT (1642-46). Shrewsbury horseman with groundline, Oxford plume behind / Three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1642 below. Morr.C-3. mm.plume / - . Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.B.Dawson, 9/99).
A little irregular but overall
PRACTICALLY VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 33.5-36 mm     Weight 235.3gn (15.25g)      
Ref: HC2320-2344     Enquire    
£ 650

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2956
OXFORD MINT (1642-46). Briot horseman, ground below / Three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1643 below. mm.plume / - .
Morr.H18. CAROLLVS spelling error.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.9/97).
An excellent example of this type.
VERY FINE and better in parts
 
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Size approx. 33-35 mm     Weight 229.6gn (14.88g)      
Ref: HC2317-2341     SOLD MARCH 2010 Enquire    
£ 800

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2869
YORK MINT (1643-4). mm.lion, Type 7, Besly 2A, reads HIBA, Brooker 1088.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.).
Light scratch on obverse.
ALMOST FINE/FINE
 
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Size approx. 35.5-36 mm     Weight 207.1gn (13.42g)      
Ref: HC2316-2340     SOLD DECEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 200

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2869
YORK MINT (1643-4). mm.lion. Type7, Besly 2K.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Spink Auction 165, Oct 2003).
A few minor blemishes, otherwise
ALMOST VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 34-35.5 mm     Weight 213.3gn (13.82g)      
Ref: HC2315-2339     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 525

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2869
YORK MINT (1643-4). mm.lion. Type 7. Besly 2G.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.).
Well centred and pleasing
VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 35.5-36 mm     Weight 225.6gn (14.62g)      
Ref: HC2314-2338     SOLD DECEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 750

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2869
YORK MINT (1643-4). mm.lion. Type 7, Besly 2H.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.8/97)
A tad off centre but attractive all the same and
ALMOST VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 35.5-36 mm     Weight 221.8gn (14.37g)      
Ref: HC2313-2337     SOLD MARCH 2010 Enquire    
£ 525

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2865
YORK MINT (1643-4). mm.lion. Type 3, no ground-line. Besly 1F.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.R.Richardson).
A.L. punched into centre of the reverse, otherwise
VERY FINE OR BETTER
 
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Size approx. 34.5-35 mm     Weight 226.2gn (14.66g)      
Ref: HC2312-2336     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 1600

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3009
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5). Shrewsbury plume behind King, BR monogram below horse / Three Bristol plumes above declaration, 1645 BR below. mm.plume / - . Ex:- Alan Morris.
Minor double striking but a difficult date and a fuller than usual.
VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 35-37 mm     Weight 226.5gn (14.68g)      
Ref: HC2311-2335     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 1100

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3003
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5). Oxford die A, horse without ground-line / Crude Bristol style plumes above declaration; 1643 below. Ex:- Morrieson; Adams, (Spink 1/12/05, lot 176); Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 12/05).
Stretch marks on the obverse and a weak patch in the centre of the reverse, otherwise a good example of this very, very rare coin.
 
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Size approx. 35-36 mm     Weight 217.6gn (14.10g)      
Ref: HC2309-2333     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 1250

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3005
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5). King wears unusual flat crown / Three Bristol plumes above declaration, 1643 below. mm.acorn and pellets / - . Ex:- Lockett, 3493; Hamilton-Smith 314; Talbot Ready, 668; Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.).
Attractively toned with bold details and very rare.
 
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Size approx. 35-37 mm     Weight 227.3gn (14.73g)      
Ref: HC2310-2334     SOLD NOVEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 1450

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM AND MARY   [1688-1694].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3434
FIRST BUSTS, FIRST SHIELDS. 1689.
A pleasing
GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 33 mm     Weight 15g      
Ref: MC559-2326     SOLD DECEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 500

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Crown.  S3045
TRURO MINT (1642-3). mm.rose.
Some flatness in the legend but no double striking and well centred with a full equestrian portrait.
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 28.6g      
Ref: HC2301-2323     SOLD NOVEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 900

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Unite. S2620
SECOND COINAGE (1604-19). Fifth bust, mm.tun (1615-16).
Clogged die flaw below bust but basically a no problems coin -
ALMOST GOOD VERY FINE/GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 9.9g      
Ref: HC2300-2322     SOLD AUGUST 2010 Enquire    
£ 1800

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Pound. S2940
OXFORD MINT (1642-6), Shrewsbury horseman trampling on arms, cannon amongst arms, plume behind / XX and three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1643 below.
A dig on inner circle below date and a few other very minor blemishes, otherwise a most attractive piece on a broad flan.
GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 120g      
Ref: HC2296-2318     SOLD DECEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 9000

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3144
NEWARK besieged, several times (1645-6), surrendered May 1946.
Struck on a small flan but still a pleasing
GOOD VERY FINE OR BETTER
 
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Size approx. 19.5x32 mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC2297-2319     SOLD JANUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 1900

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Pound. S2940
OXFORD MINT (1642-6); Shrewsbury horseman trampling on arms, cannon amongst arms, Oxford plume behind / XX and three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1643 below.
Usual minor edge bumps and a light scratch behind horse.
GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 120.5g      
Ref: HC2295-2317     SOLD NOVEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 9000

 

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