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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Pound. S2940 |
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Shrewsbury horseman trampling on arms with cannon, Oxford plume behind the King / Declaration in two lines, XX and three Oxford plumes above, 1643/2 below.
Ex:- Clarendon (Bonhams, 17th Oct.2006, lot 1416).
Usual surface marks for this big coin - a very presentable example and
APPROACHING VERY FINE
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Size approx. 51-52 mm
Weight 117.9g
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HC2178-2168
SOLD JULY 2009
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£ 6000 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I
[1603-1625].
Gold Unite. S2619 |
SECOND COINAGE (1604-19), FOURTH BUST. mm.grapes (1607).
Slight evidence of a crimp in the obverse field, otherwise a very wholesome example of this scarce mint mark. Lightly toned
GOOD VERY FINE +
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Size approx. 36.5-37.5 mm
Weight 154gn (9.98g)
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HC2175-2165
SOLD JULY 2009
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£ 2250 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Gold Unite. S2688 |
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group B, second bust, mm.plume (1630-1).
Small scratch in front of the King's head and nose and a minor metal fault behind his shoulder but a pleasing and presentable example all the same - overall
VERY FINE
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Size approx. mm
Weight 139.4gn (9.03g)
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HC2176-2166
SOLD AUGUST 2009
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£ 1400 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Half-pound. S2944 |
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Shrewsbury horseman over arms, Oxford plume behind / Shrewsbury die, 1642.
Tiny dent on the King's knee and soft at 5 'oclock, correspondingly on the reverse, otherwise
ABOUT VERY FINE
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Size approx. 45.5-46.5 mm
Weight g
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HC2177-2167
SOLD JULY 2009
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£ 2650 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfgroat. S2832 |
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group D, type 3a2-3, inner circles both sides, mm.triangle.
A pleasant example
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Size approx. 16.5-17.5 mm
Weight 12.8gn (.83g)
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HC2173-2163
SOLD JULY 2009
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£ 60 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. S |
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Weight 16.3g
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HC2171-2158
SOLD DECEMBER 2009
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£ 150 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. |
WORCESTER MINT (1643-4). King on horseback, W and grass below / square topped shield, mm.castle / helmet.
Ex:- Willis (339); G.Stanley Hopkins; Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.7/02) (Baldwins auc.30, May'02, lot 269).
A little double struck and reverse off centre but still a collectable example from this scarce mint.
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Size approx. 33-35 mm
Weight 210.2gn (13.62g)
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| Ref:
HC2161-2147
SOLD JUNE 2009
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£ 1750 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. S3103 |
WORCESTER MINT (1643-4). Briot type horse with ground / oval shield with roses in the legend.
Ex:- Hamilton-Smith (353); Lockett (2550); Brooker (1152); Alan Morris (bgt.Studio).
An exceptional example -
REALLY GOOD VERY FINE+
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Size approx. 34-36 mm
Weight 226.1gn (14.65g)
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| Ref:
HC2170-2157
SOLD JUNE 2009
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£ 4500 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. S2867 |
YORK MINT (1643-4). Type 5, tall horse, EBOR below / crowned, square topped shield.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.).
Tiny scratch behind horse, otherwise
BETTER THAN VERY FINE
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Size approx. 34-35 mm
Weight 216.2gn (14.01g)
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HC2169-2156
SOLD JULY 2009
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£ 1000 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Shilling. S3143 |
NEWARK BESIEGED (several times 1645-6). Surrendered May 1646.
Scratches on the reverse and a little flat at the top (no evidence of plugging) otherwise
ABOUT VERY FINE
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Size approx. 32.5 x 32 mm
Weight 83.6gn (5.42g)
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HC2167-2154
SOLD OCTOBER 2009
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£ 1200 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Pound. S2917 |
SHREWSBURY MINT (1642). King on horseback, plume behind (struck from the puncheon of Tower Group 3 crowns) / Declaration between two straight lines, 1642 below, XX and three Shrewsbury plumes above.
Legend somewhat double struck and the usual surface bumps and marks associated with these large coins in this grade - overall
ABOUT VERY FINE
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Size approx. 51-51.5 mm
Weight gn (g)
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| Ref:
HC2165-2152
SOLD JUNE 2009
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£ 6750 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I
[1603-1625].
Gold Half-laurel. S2641 |
THIRD COINAGE 91619-25), Third bust, large shield, mm.rose (1620-1).
Very slight bend but very rare. Not in North and not represented in Schneider.
VERY FINE OR BETTER
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Size approx. mm
Weight 68.4gn (4.43g)
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| Ref:
HC2166-2153
SOLD JUNE 2009
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£ 1500 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Crown. S2762 |
TOWER MINT under PARLIAMENT (1642-49). Group V, tall, spirited horse, mm.sun (1645-6).
Some faint scratches on the obverse and a deep one behind the horse, otherwise
GOOD FINE /NEAR VERY FINE
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Size approx. 45.5-46 mm
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HC1859-1708
SOLD JUNE 2009
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£ 800 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. S2764 |
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group 1, type 1a2, mm.lis (1625).
Ex:- Osborne; Alan Morris.
Attractive example.
ALMOST VERY FINE
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Size approx. mm
Weight 229.8gn (14.89g)
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| Ref:
HC2163-2149
SOLD JUNE 2009
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£ 500 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Sixpence. S2876 |
YORK MINT (1643-4), mm.lion. Type 2, C R at sides of shield.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.R.Richardson 8/96).
A tad off-centre and a couple of small dents on the inner circle by D of DG and N of FRAN - otherwise
ALMOST VERY FINE
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Size approx. 23.5-24 mm
Weight 44.6gn (2.89g)
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| Ref:
HC2162-2148
SOLD JUNE 2009
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£ 500 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Crown. S3055 |
EXETER MINT (1643-6). mm.rose, no date. Besly C-6, AVSPCE not AVSPICE.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 11/96).
Softly struck with a ragged edge but attractively toned with good surfaces.
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Size approx. mm
Weight 27.49g
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| Ref:
HC2154-2146
SOLD JULY 2009
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£ 1000 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Crown. S3045 |
TRURO MINT (1642-3), mm.rose.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.N.Mills 1/99).
Slightly double struck on the obverse and weak in the centres but with a full horse and rider on a broad flan.
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Size approx. mm
Weight 29.29g
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HC2160-2145
RESERVED
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£ 850 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Groat. S2893 |
ABERYSTWYTH MINT (1638/9-42) mm.book.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.1/96).
A neat, round coin.
GOOD VERY FINE
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Size approx. 23-23.5 mm
Weight 30.4gn (1.97g)
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| Ref:
HC2159-2143
SOLD JUNE 2009
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£ 250 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Crown. |
THE GREAT REBELLION ISSUE of 1643-44, known as 'ORMONDE MONEY'.
A bit porous between 6 and 8 o'clock on the reverse and possibly once cleaned but now well toned - [I suspect that an unwanted deposit was removed] - a good example all the same.
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Size approx. 38-42 mm
Weight 29.47g
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| Ref:
HC2158-2142
SOLD OCTOBER 2009
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£ 750 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. S3076 |
EXETER MINT (1643-6). Horse with twisted tail, mm.rose, 1645 to left.
A little clipped but still a presentable example of this difficult date.
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Size approx. 32.5-36 mm
Weight 206.8gn (13.4g)
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| Ref:
HC2155-2139
SOLD JUNE 2009
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£ 1100 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. ANNE
[1702-1714].
Silver Shilling. S3611 |
AFTER UNION WITH SCOTLAND, third bust, plumes in the angles on the reverse. 1708.
Light adjustment marks on face, otherwise
EXTREMELY FINE OR PRACTICALLY SO
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Size approx. 25 mm
Weight 92.7gn (6.01g)
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MC532-2138
SOLD JULY 2009
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£ 700 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. S3105 |
WORCESTER MINT (1643-4). Dumpy, portly King, crude horse.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 3/90. £475).
A very presentable example of this scarce type.
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Size approx. 34.5 mm
Weight 221.6gn (14.36g)
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| Ref:
HC2149-2133
SOLD MAY 2010
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£ 2750 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. S3106 |
WORCESTER MINT (1643-4). Thin King and horse, mm.leopards head / stars in legend.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.11/92); (SNC.4/92).
Surface a bit porous but with a full equestrian portrait.
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Size approx. 33.5-35.5 mm
Weight 209.1gn (13.55g)
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HC2151-2135
SOLD MAY 2009
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£ 2400 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Threepence. S3117 |
WORCESTER MINT (1643-4). mm.lis.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.6/98).
Reverse a bit messy and legends half flat - but what a portrait!
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Size approx. 17.5-19 mm
Weight 20.2gn (1.31g)
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| Ref:
HC2150-2134
SOLD JUNE 2009
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£ 1500 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Penny. S2857 |
NICHOLAS BRIOT'S COINAGE (1631-9), FIRST MILLED ISSUE, B below the bust.
Ex:- (Patrick Finn, £250).
Much as struck with original mint bloom. How sweet is this?!
EXTREMELY FINE OR PRACTICALLY SO
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Size approx. 14 mm
Weight 6.5gn (.42g)
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HC2148-2132
SOLD JUNE 2009
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£ 375 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. S2869 |
YORK MINT (1643-4). Type 7, horse's tail shows between legs.
A bold example.
ABOUT GOOD VERY FINE
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Size approx. 34-35 mm
Weight 218.8gn (14.18g)
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| Ref:
HC2145-2129
SOLD JULY 2009
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£ 1000 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. S2934 |
SHREWSBURY MINT (1642). Shrewsbury horseman with groundline, no plume behind, mm.plume/pellets. 1642.
Ex:- Lingford; Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.).
4 of date and correspondingly the horse's head is weak but attractive all the same and essentially
VERY FINE
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Size approx. 33.5-35.5 mm
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| Ref:
HC2143-2127
SOLD MAY 2009
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£ 1650 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Shilling. S3085 |
EXETER MINT (1643-6). 1644 to left of mint mark.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.C.O.B. HC429-166, 6/05).
Some flat spots in the legend and last '4' of date, otherwise a splendid portrait piece.
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE
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Size approx. 31.5-33.5 mm
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| Ref:
HC2144-2128
SOLD JUNE 2009
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£ 1650 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. S3097 |
WORCESTER MINT (1643-4). Oval draped shield with lions in the legend.
Ex:- Ryan (1304); Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 4/92).
Striking split at 1 o'clock running to the centre of the coin but still a splendid example.
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Size approx. 35.5-37.25 mm
Weight 223.5gn (14.48g)
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| Ref:
HC2142-2126
SOLD JUNE 2009
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£ 2400 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Crown. S3062 |
EXETER MINT (1643-6). mm.castle, 1645.
A little irregular but presentable and overall
ALMOST VERY FINE
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Size approx. 39-43 mm
Weight 28.2g
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| Ref:
HC2140-2121
SOLD OCTOBER 2009
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£ 650 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Shilling. S3148 |
PONTEFRACT BESIEGED, (June 1648-March 1649).
Lozenge shaped. 1648.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 2/97, £700).
Pierced for use as a Royalist Supporter's badge, otherwise
BETTER THAN VERY FINE
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Size approx. 35x41.5 mm
Weight 86.4gn (5.6g)
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HC2139-2120
SOLD MAY 2009
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£ 2000 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II
[1660-1685].
Silver Pennies. |
UNDATED ISSUE (double arch crown).
Choice - virtually as struck with a lustrous bloom (2 pieces).
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Size approx. 12.5 mm
Weight .5g each
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| Ref:
MC527-2119
SOLD JUNE 2009
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£ 250 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. S3009 |
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5), BR monogram below horse and below date. 1645.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Mark Rasmussen, 9/01); (P.Finn list 18, 2000, lot 318 £500).
A little clipped, dig above the central plume and a scratch at 7 o'clock but a scarce date and still presentable.
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Size approx. 33.5-34.5 mm
Weight 211.6gn (13.71g)
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HC2138-2118
SOLD OCTOBER 2009
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£ 900 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. S3009 |
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5), BR monogram below horse and below date. 1644.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Spink auc.119, 3/97, lot 100).
Struck from a partially corroded obverse die and some weakness in the declaration but still with some very good details - overall
VERY FINE
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Size approx. 36-37 mm
Weight 229gn (14.84g)
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| Ref:
HC2137-2117
SOLD MAY 2009
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£ 800 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. S3007 |
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5). Shrewsbury plume behind the King / three Bristol plumes above declaration, 1644 below, mm.plume / BR monogram.
Ex:- C.R.Taylor (Sotheby & Co., July 1874, lot 609, XXVII); Alan Morris (bgt.Studio Coins 9/00).
Weakness in the legend but an exceptional horse and rider.
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Size approx. 35-36 mm
Weight 223.3gn (14.47g)
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HC2136-2116
SOLD MAY 2009
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£ 1650 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. S3007 |
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5). Shrewsbury plume behind King / three Bristol plumes above declaration,, 1644 below, mm.plume / BR monogram.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt. Nigel Tooley 11/00).
Some weakness in the legend but a full equestrian portrait and declaration - attractive, rich tone on a broad flan.
BETTER THAN GOOD VERY FINE
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Size approx. 35-37 mm
Weight 222.5gn (14.42g)
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| Ref:
HC2135-2115
SOLD JULY 2009
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£ 1500 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Shilling. S2971 |
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Oxford bust / three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1642 below.
mm.Oxford plume / -.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.C.J.Martin 6/92).
A little irregular and weak in the hair - correspondingly in the centre of the reverse but with excellent face details making it
GOOD VERY FINE
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Size approx. 32-33 mm
Weight 86.7gn (5.61g)
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| Ref:
HC2134-2106
SOLD MAY 2009
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£ 1200 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. S3125 |
SALOPIA (Shrewsbury) mint. Tall horse with mane blown foward / FLORENT etc.
Minor surface marks and soft in the head and mint mark but an exceptional example all the same - overall
GOOD VERY FINE
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Size approx. mm
Weight 224.2gn (14.53g)
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| Ref:
HC2132-2103
SOLD MAY 2009
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£ 4250 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II
[1660-1685].
Silver Crown. S3358 |
THIRD BUST, 1676. V.OCTAVO edge.
Worn but clear.
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Size approx. mm
Weight 29.56g
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| Ref:
MC520-2102
SOLD MAY 2009
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£ 65 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM AND MARY
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. S3435 |
FIRST BUSTS / SECOND SHIELDS. 1689.
A no problems, evenly worn coin.
A REALLY GOOD FINE
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Size approx. mm
Weight 14.88g
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MC516-2096
SOLD MAY 2009
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£ 200 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Shilling. S2791 |
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group D, fourth bust, type 3a, no inner circles, mm.tun (1636-8). Sharp E3/2.
An excellent example being full and broad with good surfaces and attractive glossy tone.
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE
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Size approx. mm
Weight 91.7gn (5.94g)
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HC2128-2093
SOLD MARCH 2010
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£ 300 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Shilling. S2791 |
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group D, fourth bust, type 3a, no inner circles, mm.tun (1636-8). Sharp E3/2.
As HC2128-2093 but a neater, rounder coin with a sharper legend and shield.
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE
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Size approx. mm
Weight 91.8gn (5.95g)
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HC2129-2094
SOLD OCTOBER 2009
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£ 375 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Shilling. S2795 |
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group E, fifth 'Aberystwyth' bust, type 4.1, larger bust with single arched crown, mm.tun (1636-8). Sharp F2/1.
A tad irregular and very slightly double struck on the reverse but a much better than average specimen with some very sharp details, good surfaces and attractive bloom - overall
GOOD VERY FINE OR BETTER
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Size approx. mm
Weight 90.4gn (5.86g)
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HC2125-2090
SOLD OCTOBER 2009
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£ 450 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Shilling. S2791 |
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group D, fourth bust, type 3a, no inner circles, mm.bell (1634-5). Sharp E1/1.
A little irregular but a lovely portrait and scarcer than E2.
GOOD VERY FINE/VERY FINE
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Size approx. mm
Weight 89.5gn (5.8g)
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HC2127-2092
SOLD MARCH 2010
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£ 240 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Shilling. S2791 |
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42).
Group D, fourth bust, type 3a, no inner circles, mm.crown (1635-6). Sharp E2/2.
The usual bust for this type - a neat, round coin with a full shield and bust.
ALMOST VERY FINE
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Size approx. mm
Weight 89.5gn (5.8g)
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HC2126-2091
SOLD OCTOBER 2009
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£ 135 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Crown. S2761 |
TOWER MINT under PARLIAMENT (1642-49). Group IV, fourth horseman, mm.sun (1645-6).
Strictly only VERY FINE but very, very attractive on a full, broad flan and of full weight.
VERY FINE.
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Size approx. mm
Weight 30.09g
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HC2124-2088
SOLD MAY 2009
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£ 2000 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Shilling. S2789 |
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42), Group D, fourth bust, type 3.1, Sharp D4/1, mm.portcullis (1633-4).
Ex:- Martin Hughes (bgt.P.Finn, list 14, 309); Alan Morris (bgt.S.N.C.2/00).
A little double struck on the reverse but a truly exceptional portrait - the scratches in the field are in fact on the die.
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Size approx. mm
Weight 90.6gn (5.87g)
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HC2122-2086
SOLD APRIL 2009
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£ 650 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Shilling. S3085 |
EXETER MINT (1643-6), mm.rose, 1645 to left of mint mark.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Hereford market 1967).
1645 is a much scarcer date than 1644 and by now the obverse die shows fatigue. The reverse is double struck but still a collectable example.
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Size approx. mm
Weight 81.3gn (5.27g)
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HC2121-2085
SOLD APRIL 2009
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£ 900 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Crown. S3061 |
EXETER MINT (1643-6), 1645, mm.castle / EX.
Ex:- C.O.B. HC1332-1046.
Weakness in the legends but a good, broad coin with a full equestrian portrait.
About VERY FINE
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Size approx. 42-44 mm
Weight 29.72g
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HC2117-2078
SOLD MAY 2009
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£ 1000 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Shilling. S3151 |
PONTEFRACT Besieged (1648-9), after the death of Charles I, in the name of Charles II.
CAROL:II:etc. around HANC:DE/VS:DEDIT. Rev:-POST MORTEM:PATRIS:PRO:FILIO around gateway etc.
A pleasant, evenly struck and evenly worn - a very collectable example.
overall GOOD FINE
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Size approx. 28.5-29.5 mm
Weight 67.7gn (4.39g)
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HC2113-2074
SOLD MAY 2009
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£ 2750 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. |
TRURO MINT (1642-3). Walking horse, King holds sword, large head / Oblong shield, CR above. Lockett 9, Besly D2.
Ex:- Ryan (22/1/52), lot 1186; Alan Morris (bgt.R.Richardson 5/00).
Striking split at 3 o'clock and rear of the horse and part of the legend flat, correspondingly on the reverse, otherwise with some good details and an extremely rare variety.
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Size approx. 34.25-35 mm
Weight 236.9gn (15.35g)
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HC2114-2075
SOLD JUNE 2009
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£ 2250 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. S2767 |
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group 1, type 1b, plume over shield (Welsh silver), mm.negro's head (1626-7).
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.M.Rasmussen 11/03); also ex.Baldwins 1969.
Dark toned and corroded on the reverse between 6 o'clock and 11 o'clock but extremely rare with this mint mark.
FINE/FAIR
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Size approx. 34.5-35.5 mm
Weight 222.8gn (14.44g)
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HC2115-2076
SOLD DECEMBER 2009
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£ 1000 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. S3103 |
WORCESTER MINT (1643-4). Briot type horse / oval shield, roses in legend (used on shilling die). Allen D-23. mm.uncertain (leopard's head)/lis. Ex:- Wigan; Webb 1,560; Murdoch, 194; Vaughan-Morgan, 336; Ryan, 1307; Vincent, (1956, plxiii.8);
Brooker, 1153; Alan Morris (bgt.R.Richardson 2/99 £2250). Ex:- Spink N.C.-1986 (£350); Feb.1990 (£1500), July 1992 (£1250).
What a provenance!
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Size approx. 35-36 mm
Weight 228.2gn (14.79g)
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HC2116-2077
SOLD APRIL 2009
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£ 2750 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM AND MARY
[1688-1694].
Silver Halfcrown. S3436 |
SECOND BUSTS / CRUCIFORM SHIELDS, MM monogram in angles. 1693.
Slightly haymarked across the busts, otherwise
ALMOST VERY FINE
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Size approx. 33-33.5 mm
Weight g
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MC500-2061
SOLD MAY 2009
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£ 300 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM AND MARY
[1688-1694].
Silver Halfcrown. S3435 |
FIRST BUSTS / SECOND SHIELD, 1689.
No frosting, no pearls.
Small edge bump at 7.30, otherwise attractively toned with an underlying bloom.
ALMOST EXTREMELY FINE
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Size approx. 33-33.5 mm
Weight g
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MC499-2060
SOLD MAY 2009
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£ 850 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM III
[1694-1702].
Silver Halfcrown. S3494 |
1698. DECIMO edge.
Attractive dark tone and well struck shields.
EXTREMELY FINE
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Size approx. 33.5 mm
Weight g
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MC501-2062
SOLD MAY 2009
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£ 600 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. ANNE
[1702-1714].
Silver Halfcrown. S3581 |
BEFORE UNION WITH SCOTLAND, 1704 TERTIO edge, plumes in angles on the reverse.
No problems
VERY FINE
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Size approx. mm
Weight g
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MC502-2063
SOLD APRIL 2009
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£ 600 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II
[1660-1685].
Silver Halfcrown. |
FIRST BUST, 1663.
Tiny rim bump at 11 o'clock on the obverse, otherwise a pleasing example and
APPROACHING VERY FINE
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Size approx. 32.25-32.5 mm
Weight g
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MC498-2058
SOLD JANUARY 2010
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£ 550 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. S2868 |
YORK MINT (1643-4), mm.lion. Type 6.
A couple of minor metal defects on the obverse and a small dig in the field on the reverse - otherwise
GOOD VERY FINE
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Size approx. 34-35 mm
Weight gn (g)
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HC2109-2054
SOLD APRIL 2009
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£ 850 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. S2769 |
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group II, type 2a, oval shield with C R above divided by lis, mm.rose (1631-2).
A well centred, full coin - overall
ABOUT VERY FINE/VERY FINE+
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Size approx. 34-34.5 mm
Weight gn (g)
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HC2110-2055
SOLD MARCH 2009
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£ 350 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES II
[1685-1688].
Silver Halfcrown. S3408 |
FIRST BUST, 1687.
A few minor rim nicks but pleasing all the same and
VERY FINE OR BETTER
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Size approx. 33-33.5 mm
Weight g
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MC496-2052
SOLD JUNE 2009
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£ 600 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II
[1625-1649].
Silver Sixpence. S3382 |
1677.
Very attractive
EXTREMELY FINE OR PRACTICALLY SO
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Size approx. 21-21.50 mm
Weight 2.98g
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MC495-2050
SOLD AUGUST 2009
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£ 600 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfpenny. S2851 |
TOWER MINT. Rose each side, no mint mark or legend.
Fresh - much as struck
VERY FINE+
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Size approx. 19-20 mm
Weight 3.2gn (.21g)
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| Ref:
HC2106-2049
SOLD APRIL 2009
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£ 50 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfpenny. S2851 |
TOWER MINT. Rose each side, no mint mark or legend.
Fresh - much as struck.
ABOUT EXTREMELY FINE
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Size approx. 19.5-20 mm
Weight 3.9gn (.25g)
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HC2105-2048
SOLD JUNE 2009
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£ 100 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM AND MARY
[1688-1694].
Silver Crown. S3433 |
1692. QVARTO edge.
A couple of tiny rim bumps but a very presentable example all the same.
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Size approx. 38.5 mm
Weight 30.04g
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MC494-2047
SOLD JUNE 2009
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£ 1000 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Crown. S3055 |
EXETER MINT (1643-6). mm.rose, undated. Besly C-3.
Ex:- Ashley, Brooker, 1011; Alan Morris (bgt.Spink auc.67, lot 318).
Struck on a very broad flan - sharp shield, overall
VERY FINE/Rev better
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Size approx. 42-46.5 mm
Weight 25.62g
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HC2104-2046
SOLD MAY 2009
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£ 900 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. S2868 |
YORK MINT (1643-4), mm.lion. Type 6.
A superb example.
EXTREMELY FINE OR PRACTICALLY SO
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Size approx. 34.5 mm
Weight 224.2gn (14.53g)
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HC2100-2042
SOLD OCTOBER 2009
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£ 2100 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I
[1603-1625].
Gold Unite. S2619 |
SECOND COINAGE (1604-19), fourth bust, mm.coronet (1607-9).
Weakness in the crown above the shield and correspondingly on the obverse; a full and attractive piece nevertheless, with good surfaces and a bold portrait.
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE
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Size approx. 36.5-38 mm
Weight gn (g)
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HC2101-2043
SOLD MAY 2009
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£ 2100 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Gold Crown. S2715 |
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42), Group D, fourth bust, mm.triangle (1639-40).
A broad, fresh looking coin with good details - overall
GOOD VERY FINE
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Size approx. 20-21 mm
Weight gn (g)
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HC2102-2044
SOLD MARCH 2009
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£ 650 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Shilling. |
A PIECE OF FINE WORK:- TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42), Group B, type 1b2, plume over shield (Welsh silver), mm.anchor (1628-9). Sharp B5/2. Ex:- Alan Morris.
B5/2 is not known as a currency issue and this is the only recorded example as a fine work piece - see article in B.N.J.1992, pge.196, ill.plate 22, by M.Sharp.
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Size approx. 32-32.5 mm
Weight 90.9gn (5.89g)
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HC2098-2040
SOLD MARCH 2009
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£ 2500 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I
[1603-1625].
Silver Crown. S2665 |
THIRD COINAGE (1619-25), plume over shield (Welsh silver). mm.trefoil (1624).
A touch weak in the King's head but a better than average piece with a very bold horse -
GOOD VERY FINE/VERY FINE
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Size approx. 42.5-43.5 mm
Weight gn (g)
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HC2099-2041
SOLD MAY 2009
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£ 3000 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. S2954 |
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Oxford horseman, no ground line / three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1642 below. mm.plume / -.
Morr.D-3v.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.M.Rasmussen).
Well centred with good details of both the King's head and the horse's head and high weight.
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Size approx. 34.5-35.5 mm
Weight 232.6gn (15.07g)
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HC2091-2033
SOLD JULY 2009
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£ 800 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II
[1660-1685].
Silver Halfcrown. S3367 |
FOURTH BUST. 1679. T.PRIMO edge.
Attractively toned.
BETTER THAN VERY FINE
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Size approx. 32-32.5 mm
Weight 14.75g
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MC493-2028
SOLD OCTOBER 2009
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£ 600 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Shilling. S2971 |
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Oxford bust / three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1642 below.
Evidence of die breaking up on the reverse, otherwise attractive and
ABOUT VERY FINE
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Size approx. mm
Weight 94.3gn (6.11g)
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HC2087-2029
SOLD SEPTEMBER 2009
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£ 850 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Shilling. S2793 |
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-1649). Group D, fourth bust, type 3b, plume over shield, mm.crown (1635-6). Sharp E2/3.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 10/93).
A full, well centred coin - exceptional
GOOD VERY FINE
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Size approx. mm
Weight 89.4gn (5.79g)
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| Ref:
HC2085-2023
SOLD NOVEMBER 2009
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£ 550 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Shilling. S2785 |
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42), Group B, second bust, type 1b2, plume over shield (Welsh silver), mm.heart (1629-30). Sharp B5/2.
Ex:- Checkley (Glens.10/2/65, lot 244); Ashby (Spink 7/00, lot 2164); Alan Morris (bgt.Richardson).
A few weak areas but very pleasing and overall
GOOD VERY FINE
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Size approx. mm
Weight 92.7gn (6.01g)
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HC2084-2022
SOLD MARCH 2009
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£ 1000 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Crown. S2926 |
SHREWSBURY MINT (1642), Shrewsbury horseman with ground line / Shrewsbury plumes above declaration. THE PLATE COIN IN SPINK STANDARD CATALOGUE 2009.
A little irregular, otherwise
GOOD VERY FINE
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Size approx. mm
Weight 27.46g
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HC2083-2021
SOLD MAY 2009
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£ 4350 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. S2878 |
ABERYSTWYTH MINT (1638/9-42), mm.book. First type, horseman similar to Tower type III.
Ex:- Westminster School collection (Sothebys', May 1976, lot 431); Alan Morris (bgt.R.Richardson 4/99).
A very pleasing, neat, round coin.
VERY FINE
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Size approx. 33-34.5 mm
Weight 230.7gn (14.95g)
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HC2070-2008
SOLD MARCH 2009
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£ 3250 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. S2768 |
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42), Group II, second horseman, type 2/1b, plume over shield (Welsh silver), mm.plume (1630-1). Ex:- Ryan, 1952, lot 1089; Carlyon-Britton (Seaby's Bulletin, Jan.1962, no.Y136); Brooker 296 (bgt.Spink, 18/1/62).
Excessively rare, type 2/16 mules are extremely rare anyway but with this mint mark, there is only one other known.
GOOD FINE/VERY FINE+
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Size approx. 35.5-36 mm
Weight 227.9gn (14.77g)
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HC2069-2007
SOLD FEB 2009
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£ 2650 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. S3064 |
EXETER MINT (1643-6). Round shield with eight even scrolls. Besly J12 (no pellets on the pyramids between the scrolls). There are only three examples known of J12:- this piece, the Brooker coin and the recently sold example, HC1989-1896, on our website.
A little light (clipped?) but very sharp centres.
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Size approx. 32.5-34 mm
Weight 214.8gn (13.92g)
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HC2068-2006
SOLD JUNE 2009
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£ 2000 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. S2928 |
SHREWSBURY MINT (1642), Aberystwyth horseman, Shrewsbury plume behind / three Shrewsbury plumes above declaration; 1642 below. mm.pellets / -. Morr.B/4. Ex:- R.Carlyon Britton; Brooker; Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 4/94).
A couple of stretch marks on the obverse, otherwise an excellent example with an excellent provenance.
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Size approx. mm
Weight 227.3gn (14.73g)
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HC2067-2005
SOLD FEB 2009
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£ 2000 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Sixpence. S2981 |
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Aberystwyth obverse dies, mm.book / three Shrewsbury plumes above declaration, 1643 below.
Creased and crimped with a few digs on the obverse, otherwise
BETTER THAN VERY FINE
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Size approx. 25.5-26 mm
Weight 52gn (3.37g)
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HC2065-2002
SOLD FEB 2009
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£ 600 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Threepence. S2877 |
YORK MINT (1643-4), mm.lion.
A tad off centre
VERY FINE
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Size approx. 18.5 mm
Weight 17.3gn (1.11g)
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HC2066-2003
SOLD FEB 2009
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£ 150 |
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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 flaws in the obverse field but well detailed with a sharp portrait.
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE +
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Size approx. 37-37.5 mm
Weight 155.2gn (10.06g)
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HC2059-1996
SOLD FEB 2009
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£ 2400 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM III
[1694-1702].
Silver Sixpence. S3538 |
THIRD BUST, 1697.
Attractive and well struck,
GOOD EXTREMELY FINE AND BETTER
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Size approx. 21-22 mm
Weight 2.95g
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HC2058-1995
SOLD MARCH 2009
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£ 250 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. S3070 |
EXETER MINT (1643-6), mm.rose. Briot's horseman with lumpy ground / round shield with five short and two long scrolls, 1644 to left of mint mark. Besly K23.
Ex:- Lingford; Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 1/91).
A bit short of flan but of good weight.
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Size approx. mm
Weight 228.5gn (14.81g)
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HC2055-1989
SOLD FEB 2009
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£ 650 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. S2880 |
ABERYSYWYTH MINT (1638/9-42), mm.book. Spirited horseman, no ground. FRAN ET HIB.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.R.Richardson 3/99).
Stretch marks on the obverse, otherwise a pleasing example.
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Size approx. 34.5-35.5 mm
Weight 232.7gn (15.08g)
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| Ref:
HC2054-1988
SOLD MARCH 2009
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£ 1400 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Groat. S2891 |
ABERYSTWYTH MINT (1638/9-42), mm.book. Large bust, M:BR:F:ET:HI (not in Brooker).
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.2/90).
Some evidence of die breaking on the reverse but a well-centred, full example.
BETTER THAN VERY FINE
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Size approx. 22.5 mm
Weight 31.2gn (2.01g)
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| Ref:
HC2052-1986
SOLD FEB 2009
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£ 225 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. S3010 |
BRISTOL MINT (1643-45), 1644, BR monogram below horse and date.
Some flat areas but on a full flan
A REALLY GOOD FINE
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Size approx. 36-37 mm
Weight 14.4g
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| Ref:
HC2051-1985
SOLD MARCH 2009
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£ 650 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Threepence. S2894 |
ABERYSTWYTH MINT (1638/9-42), mm.book. First small bust.
Some soft areas but attractive, otherwise
GOOD VERY FINE
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Size approx. 19-19.5 mm
Weight 21.9gn (1.42g)
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| Ref:
HC2050-1984
SOLD FEB 2009
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£ 200 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Groat. S3088 |
EXETER MINT (1643-6), 1644 at beginning of obverse legend.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.I.Buck, M.C.F.10/96).
Slight buckle and date weak.
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Size approx. 22-22.5 mm
Weight 23.1gn (1.5g)
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HC2048-1982
SOLD JUNE 2009
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£ 200 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Groat. S3022 |
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5), plumelet before face, 1644, mm.pellet.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.B.Dawson 7/94).
Slightly double struck on the reverse and weak in the King's head and correspondingly in the declaration, otherwise almost as struck - overall
GOOD VERY FINE
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Size approx. 22-23 mm
Weight 26.5gn (1.72g)
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| Ref:
HC2045-1979
SOLD JULY 2009
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£ 700 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Threepence. S3089 |
EXETER MINT (1643-6), mm.rose, 1644 above square topped shield.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.London Coin Fair 2/99).
Some flat letters but a neat and attractively toned
BETTER THAN VERY FINE
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Size approx. 19 mm
Weight 18.4gn (1.19g)
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| Ref:
HC2046-1980
SOLD FEB 2009
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£ 400 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Threepence. S2894 |
ABERYSTWYTH MINT (1638/9-42), mm.book. Small bust, plume before face / plume over shield.
Reverse a tad off centre, otherwise attractive
GOOD VERY FINE+
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Size approx. 18.5-19.5 mm
Weight 23.1gn (1.5g)
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| Ref:
HC2043-1977
SOLD AUGUST 2009
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£ 250 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. S2879 |
ABERYSTWYTH MINT (1638/9-42), mm.book. Plume behind King, ground below horse / plume above shield
Ex:- Dupree (via Spink); Alan Morris (bgt.Spink N.C.March 1991, 1067, illustrated).
Striking split and some metal faults, otherwise an attractive and clear example of this rare coin.
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Size approx. 33-36 mm
Weight 225.9gn (14.64g)
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| Ref:
HC2041-1975
SOLD FEB 2009
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£ 2250 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Shilling. |
BRISTOL MINT. (1643-5). COURSE WORK TYPE, mm.plume/BR. 1644.
A couple of flan flaws (look like dents in the King's shoulder and near the edge at 7 o'clock), otherwise a 'full-ish' coin and well struck for this characterful and popular issue.
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Size approx. 31.5-33 mm
Weight 97.7gn (6.33g)
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HC1214-900
SOLD APRIL 2009
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£ 1850 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Threepence. S2876 |
YORK MINT (1643-4), mm.lion.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwin 6/96).
A lovely example and heavy.
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE +
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Size approx. 18-18.5 mm
Weight 24.7gn (1.6g)
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| Ref:
HC2028-1958
SOLD FEB 2009
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£ 280 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Sixpence. S2875 |
YORK MINT (1643-4), mm.lion. Type 1.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.M.Rasmussen).
Minor metal flaw through 1 of VI, otherwise
ALMOST GOOD VERY FINE
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Size approx. 23.5-24 mm
Weight 44.4gn (2.88g)
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| Ref:
HC2025-1955
SOLD MARCH 2009
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£ 1100 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Threepence. S2877 |
YORK MINT (1643-4), mm.lion.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.8/99).
Well centred and with an interesting spelling error 'AVSPCE'.
BETTER THAN VERY FINE
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Size approx. 18.5 mm
Weight 19.3gn (1.25g)
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| Ref:
HC2027-1957
SOLD JANUARY 2009
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£ 175 |
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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Shilling. S2874 |
YORK MINT (1643-4), mm.lion. Type 5, lion skin garniture.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B. 2/00).
Obverse off centre, otherwise
GOOD VERY FINE
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Size approx. 30.5-31.5 mm
Weight 88.7gn (5.74g)
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| Ref:
HC2023-1953
SOLD JUNE 2009
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£ 625 |
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