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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2869
YORK MINT (1643-4), mm.lion. Type 7, Besly 2F.
Bold - and much harder to get than Type 6 in this grade.
GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 222.5gn (14.42g)      
Ref: HC1956-1842     SOLD FEB 2009 Enquire    
£ 1150

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2870
YORK MINT (1643-4), mm.lion. Type 1, Besly 1A.
Straight bit to edge at 6 o'clock as is often the case with York coins (caused in the manufacturing process) and slightly bent, otherwise a very sharp coin.
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 79.9gn (5.18g)      
Ref: HC1953-1839     SOLD JUNE 2009 Enquire    
£ 1200

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1685].   Silver  Sixpence. S3309
FIRST ISSUE without inner circles or mark of value. mm.crown.
A couple of very light scratches and nick to the rim at 11.30, otherwise a very attractive
VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 45.4gn (2.94g)      
Ref: HC1954-1840     SOLD - NOVEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 750

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3143
NEWARK BESIEGED, several times 1645-6, surrendered May 1646.
Struck from gilt plate with some undertype evident, making it more desirable than a standard piece.
 
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Size approx. 37x33.75 mm     Weight 86.3gn (5.59g)      
Ref: HC1952-1836     SOLD MAY 2009 Enquire    
£ 1750

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Sixpence. S2981
OXFORD MINT(1642-6), Aberystwyth obverse die, mm.book; three Shrewsbury plumes. 1643.
A good, full coin.
BETTER THAN FINE/VERY FINE+
 
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Size approx. 26-26.5 mm     Weight 45.4gn (2.94g)      
Ref: HC1950-1834     SOLD DECEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 550

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3140A
NEWARK BESIEGED, several times 1645-6, surrendered May 1646.
A few stretch marks and uneven cutting of the planchet but attractive all the same and otherwise
BETTER THAN VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 38.75x32.5 mm     Weight 219.1gn (14.21g)      
Ref: HC1951-1835     SOLD MARCH 2009 Enquire    
£ 1750

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1680].   Silver  Sixpence. S3382
1681.
Very minor haymarking.
APPROACHING EXTREMELY FINE
 
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Size approx. 20.5-21.5 mm     Weight 2.97g      
Ref: MC462-1837     SOLD MAY 2010 Enquire    
£ 475

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM AND MARY   [1689-1694].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3434
FIRST BUSTS, FIRST SHIELDS, 1689.

PRACTICALLY VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 33.5 mm     Weight 14.98g      
Ref: MC463-1838     SOLD DECEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 275

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2785
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group B, type 1b2, mm.castle (1627-8). Sharp B2/2.
Obverse a tad off-centre but an excellent example all the same.
 
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Size approx. 31-32 mm     Weight 92.1gn (5.97g)      
Ref: HC1947-1831     SOLD NOVEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 700

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2785
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group B, type 1b2, mm.castle (1627-8). Sharp B2/2.
A few stretch marks on the obverse, otherwise a very decent example.
 
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Size approx. 30-31 mm     Weight 88.1gn (5.71g)      
Ref: HC1948-1832     SOLD JUNE 2011 Enquire    
£ 450

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2859
NICHOLAS BRIOT'S COINAGE (1631-9), SECOND MILLED ISSUE (1638-9). mm.anchor.
Reduction marks around the edge but main devices clear - beautifully toned and
EXTREMELY FINE
 
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Size approx. 31 mm     Weight 93.8gn (6.08g)      
Ref: HC1944-1828     SOLD NOVEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 1350

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2864
YORK MINT (1643-4), mm.lion. Type 2, ground line with grass. Besly 1c.
A little clipped, otherwise
NEAR FINE/GOOD FINE
 
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Size approx. 32-35 mm     Weight 216gn (14g)      
Ref: HC1946-1830     SOLD NOVEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 500

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Crown. S2758
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42), Group III, type 3a, mm.bell (1634-5). FRC XV/XX (thid coin). Ex:- H.A.Parsons (Part II, Glens.11-13 May 1954, lot 418); J.F.H.Checkley (Glens.10th Feb.1965, lot 45); F.R.Cooper (Glens.8th Nov.1978, lot 71).
A full, round
BETTER THAN VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 44 mm     Weight 29.9g      
Ref: HC1941-1825     SOLD MAY 2009 Enquire    
£ 2000

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Halfcrown. S2629
SECOND COINAGE (1604-19), FIRST BUST, mm.grapes [over escallop on the obverse] (1607).
Ex:- Ryan (lot 405).
A pleasing, well centred, even, little coin and a very rare mint mark.
 
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Size approx. 17-17.25 mm     Weight 19.9gn (1.31g)      
Ref: HC1940-1824     SOLD JULY 2009 Enquire    
£ 550

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2853
NICHOLAS BRIOT'S COINAGE (1631-9), FIRST MILLED ISSUE (1631-2). mm.flower and B/B.
Tiny scratch behind the King's cloak and a small dig to the rim at 6 o'clock, otherwise
ALMOST VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 35.5 mm     Weight 229.8g (14.89g)      
Ref: HC1938-1822     SOLD MARCH 2009 Enquire    
£ 950

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2859
NICHOLAS BRIOT'S COINAGE (1631-9). SECOND MILLED ISSUE (1638-9). mm.anchor. B / anchor.
Ex:- Brunn, lot 753, 1926 sale (Plate coin).

Adjustment mark showing round the edge but otherwise well struck with a rich, dark tone and
ALMOST EXTREMELY FINE
 
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Size approx. 31 mm     Weight 91.4gn (5.92g)      
Ref: HC1939-1823     SOLD JUNE 2009 Enquire    
£ 1000

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM III   [1694-1702].   Silver  Shilling. S3502
FIRST BUST, 1697y (York).
Well struck.
APPROACHING VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 25-26 mm     Weight 5.86g      
Ref: MC459-1819     SOLD OCTOBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 165

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM III   [1694-1702].   Silver  Shilling. S3500
FIRST BUST, 1697E (EXETER).
Good portrait - overall
VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 24.5-25.5 mm     Weight 6.05g      
Ref: MC458-1818     SOLD. JANUARY 2009 Enquire    
£ 225

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2789
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-1642), Group D,mm.harp (1632-33).
Ex:- Pegg (Spink auc.11, 8/10/1980, lot 204 part).
Quite full and well centred.
A REALLY GOOD FINE
 
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Size approx. 31-31.5 mm     Weight 90.9gn (5.89g)      
Ref: HC1931-1810     SOLD JUNE 2009 Enquire    
£ 140

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Double-crown. S2623
SECOND COINAGE (1604-19), Fifth bust, mm.trefoil (1613).
Ex:- Lockett, lot 2102.
Very slight crimp but a neat, round coin on a full flan.
 
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Size approx. 29 mm     Weight 76.1gn (4.93g)      
Ref: HC1937-1816     SOLD OCTOBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 750

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Silver  Shilling. S2668
THIRD COINAGE (1619-1625), Sixth bust, mm.trefoil (1624).
Ex:- Lockett (Glens.4-6 Nov.1958, lot 3346)& Asherson (Spink auc.6-11 Oct.1979, lot 24) Part.
Well centred on a broad flan.
A REALLY GOOD FINE
 
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Size approx. 30-31 mm     Weight 92.6gn (6g)      
Ref: HC1933-1812     SOLD MARCH 2009 Enquire    
£ 175

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Silver  Shilling. S2668
THIRD COINAGE (1619-1625), Sixth bust, mm.lis (1623-4).
Ex:- Lockett (Glens.4-6 Nov.1958, lot 3346) & Asherson (Spink auc.6-11 Oct.1979, lot 24) Part.
Well centred on a broad flan.
A REALLY GOOD FINE
 
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Size approx. 30.5-31.5 mm     Weight 91.7gn (5.95g)      
Ref: HC1932-1811     SOLD NOVEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 200

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM III   [1694-1702].   Silver  Crown. S3472
THIRD BUST, 1696.
A collectable example.
BETTER THAN FINE
 
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Size approx. 39.5-39.75 mm     Weight g      
Ref: MC456-1809     SOLD OCTOBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 125

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Silver  Shilling. S2668
THIRD COINAGE (1619-1625), Sixth bust, mm.thistle (1621-3).
Ex:- Lockett (Glens.4-6 Nov.1958, lot 3346) & Asherson (Spink auc.6-11 Oct.1979, lot 24) Part.
Obverse mint mark not very clear but overall
A REALLY GOOD FINE+/VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 30.5-30.75 mm     Weight 89.2gn (5.78g)      
Ref: HC1934-1813     SOLD OCTOBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 200

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Quarter-laurel. S2642A
THIRD COINAGE (1619-1625), FOURTH BUST, mm.trefoil (1624).
A little uneven and a small clogged die flaw on the reverse in the crown, otherwise
GOOD VERY FINE/VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC1930-1808     SOLD OCTOBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 600

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. 
PONTEFRACT BESIEGED, June 1648-March 1649. Lozenge shaped with XII dividing PC, 1648.
Pierced at top for use as a Royalist Supporters' badge - later plugged.
 
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Size approx. 31 x 40.5 mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC1929-1807     SOLD NOVEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 2000

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Laurel (20s). S2638B
THIRD COINAGE (1619-25), FOURTH HEAD, small ties, mm.lis (1623-4).
Full bust and shield with a gentle tone.
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC1925-1802     SOLD OCTOBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 1500

       
ENGLISH - MILLED - HOUSE OF STUART. ANNE   [1702-1714].   Gold  Two Guineas. S2569
AFTER UNION WITH SCOTLAND, 1711.
Attractive with some peripheral toning.
GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: MC454-1800     SOLD OCTOBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 3000

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3151
PONTEFRACT BESIEGED, June 1648-March 1648-9.
CAROL:II: etc., around HANC:DE/VS:DEDIT/1648.
Reverse reads - POST:MORTEM:PATRIS:PRO:FILIO around gateway etc.
Well struck and attractively toned on a good sized flan.
GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC1922-1798     SOLD OCTOBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 8000

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Pound. S2940
OXFORD MINT (1642-6), Shrewsbury horseman trampling on arms, 1642.
A few bumps as always with these heavy lumps but a good example all the same, with an attractive tone and good details.
 
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Size approx. 51-53 mm     Weight 120g      
Ref: HC1924-1801     SOLD NOVEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 7250

       
ENGLISH - MILLED - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM AND MARY   [1688-1694].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3434
FIRST BUSTS / FIRST SHIELDS, 1689.
Dark, rich tone - attractive
ALMOST GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 33 mm     Weight 14.95g      
Ref: MC451-1791     SOLD OCTOBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 425

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1685].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3367
FOURTH BUST, 1682.
Tiny die flaw on King's forehead, otherwise attractive
VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 14.9g      
Ref: MC452-1792     SOLD JANUARY 2009 Enquire    
£ 500

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1685].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3367
FOURTH BUST, 1677.
Very attractive
GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 32.5-33 mm     Weight 14.90g      
Ref: MC453-1793     SOLD OCTOBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 825

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2869
YORK MINT (1643-4), mm.lion, type 7.
Edge a little uneven, otherwise
VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 34.5-35.5 mm     Weight 230gn (14.9g)      
Ref: HC1918-1794     SOLD FEB 2009 Enquire    
£ 750

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2778
TOWER MINT under PARLIAMENT (1642-9), Group III, type 3a3, mm.sun (1645-6).
An exceptional equestrian portrait, especially for this type.
 
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Size approx. 34.5-36.5 mm     Weight 220.8gn (14.31g)      
Ref: HC1919-1795     SOLD NOVEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 350

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Half-pound. S2944
OXFORD MINT (1642-6), Shrewsbury horseman over arms / Shrewsbury die, 1642, mm.plume / -
A very presentable piece, being well centred, full and round with an attractive light tone.
 
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Size approx. 45.5-46 mm     Weight 60.11g      
Ref: HC1917-1787     SOLD JANUARY 2009 Enquire    
£ 3000

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2853
NICHOLAS BRIOT'S COINAGE (1631-9), FIRST MILLED ISSUE (1631-2). mm.flower and B/B.
Ex:- Lingford.
An excellent example, being attractively toned with good surfaces.
BETTER THAN GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 35-36 mm     Weight 229.6gn (14.88g)      
Ref: HC1914-1784     SOLD APRIL 2009 Enquire    
£ 2000

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. ANNE   [1702-1714].   Silver  Shilling. S3618
AFTER UNION WITH SCOTLAND, Fourth bust, 1711, plain in the angles on the reverse.
Attractive example.
VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 25-26 mm     Weight 6.02g      
Ref: MC446-1777     SOLD JANUARY 2009 Enquire    
£ 90

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2800
TOWER MINT under PARLIAMENT (1642-49). Group F, sixth bust, mm.sun (1645-6).
A little irregular and the reverse a little 'messily' struck but with a splendid portrait.
 
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Size approx. 31-32 mm     Weight 89.4gn (5.79g)      
Ref: HC1911-1779     SOLD JUNE 2010 Enquire    
£ 150

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2797
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group E, fifth bust, type 4.1 var., mm.triangle (1639-40).
Weak on King's nose, otherwise a full, round coin with an attractive old tone.
 
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Size approx. 30.5-31.5 mm     Weight 82.4gn (5.34g)      
Ref: HC1910-1778     SOLD MARCH 2010 Enquire    
£ 200

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Ninepence. S3144
NEWARK BESIEGED, several times 1645-6, surrendered May 1646.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.10/99)-(P.Finn list 17).
A neatly struck, well centred coin.
VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 34.5 x 33 mm     Weight 69.4gn (4.49g)      
Ref: HC1908-1772     SOLD. OCTOBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 1300

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3140
NEWARK BESIEGED, several times 1645-6, surrendered May 1646. 1645, the scarce date.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Spink auc.119, lot 107, 3/97).
Struck on a roughly prepared flan but still with much eye appeal and otherwise
GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 32 x 35 mm     Weight 224.2gn (14.52g)      
Ref: HC1907-1771     SOLD OCTOBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 2100

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Ninepence. S3144
NEWARK BESIEGED, several times 1645-6, surrendered May 1646. 1645, the scarce date.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Spink auc.119, lot 107, 3/97).
The 1645 coins of this type were struck from the same reverse die as the halfcrowns. This coin shows the die flaw common to these pieces quite clearly.
 
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Size approx. 29.5 x 39.5 mm     Weight 67.8gn (4.39g)      
Ref: HC1909-1773     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 1100

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3140A
NEWARK BESIEGED, several times 1645-6, surrendered May 1646.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.10/99) - (P.Finn list 17).
Well centred
BETTER THAN VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 34.5 x 31.5 mm     Weight 221.2gn (14.33g)      
Ref: HC1901-1765     SOLD MARCH 2009 Enquire    
£ 2000

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Half-Laurel. S2641A
THIRD COINAGE (1619-1625). mm.trefoil (1624).
Slightly bowed with some very light double- striking in the obverse legend and weaknesses on the reverse but fresh with a superb portrait.
 
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Size approx. 27-27.5 mm     Weight 70gn (4.53g)      
Ref: HC1899-1763     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 1500

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Crown. S
SECOND COINAGE (1604-19), Third bust, mm.key (1609-10).
A few gentle hairlines and softly struck, otherwise fresh and full.
 
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Size approx. 21-22 mm     Weight 38.6gn (2.5g)      
Ref: HC1900-1764     SOLD JULY 2009 Enquire    
£ 600

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2780
TOWER MINT under PARLIAMENT (1642-49), Group V, type 5, tall, spirited horse, mm.sun (1645-6).
A little worn but clear and quite full.
 
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Size approx. 35.5-36 mm     Weight 228.4gn (14.8g)      
Ref: HC1892-1756     SOLD MARCH 2010 Enquire    
£ 100

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2779
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42), Group IV, type 4, mm.triangle in circle (1641-3).
A little irregular but with some good details and full weight plus.
 
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Size approx. 33.5-35 mm     Weight 237.2gn (15.39g)      
Ref: HC1893-1757     SOLD MARCH 2010 Enquire    
£ 125

       
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; mm.harp (1632-3).
A peanut short of flan but a collectable piece with a full bust and shield.
GOOD FINE/ ABOUT VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 30-31 mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC1885-1745     SOLD SEPT 2011 Enquire    
£ 140

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Sixpence. S2819
TOWER MINT under PARLIAMENT (1642-1649). Group G, late 'Aberystwyth' bust, type 4.4, mm.sceptre (1646-8).
Slightly irregular but a full coin and a difficult mint mark.
 
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Size approx. 25.5-27 mm     Weight 231.2gn (14.98g)      
Ref: HC1884-1744     SOLD MARCH 2009 Enquire    
£ 180

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Crown. S2753
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group 1, type 1a, mm.crosscalvary (1625-6).
Striking splits and some weakness in the legend, otherwise attractively toned and
VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 42-43 mm     Weight 29.88g      
Ref: HC1882-1741     SOLD JUNE 2010 Enquire    
£ 1250

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. S2763
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group 1, type 1a1, rose on housing, mm.lis (1625).
Ex:- Farquhar (bgt.Spink, June 1905 [£1-10s]); Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 8/92 [175].
A touch double struck in the obverse legend, otherwise attractive and scarce
 
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Size approx. 35-36 mm     Weight 230.8gn (14.94g)      
Ref: HC1881-1740     SOLD AUGUST 2009 Enquire    
£ 700

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. S2764
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group 1, type 1a2, no rose on housing and no ground line, mm.lis (1625).
Ex:- Osborne; Alan Morris (bgt.Dawson 20/12/91).
Very light scratch on obverse, otherwise a neat and attractively toned coin.
PRACTICALLY VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 34.5-35.5 mm     Weight 229.8gn (14.89g)      
Ref: HC1880-1739     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 550

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Laurel (20s). S2638B
THIRD COINAGE (1619-1625), THIRD BUST, FOURTH HEAD, very small ties, mm.lis (1623-4).
Very light brush marks and light scratch on the King's cheek, otherwise with much good detail.
VERY FINE TO GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 33.5-34.5 mm     Weight 139.8gn (9.06g)      
Ref: HC1876-1735     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 1500

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Silver   Shilling. S2654
SECOND COINAGE (1604-19), THIRD BUST, mm.lis (1604-5).
Much good detail.
ALMOST GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 30.5-31.5 mm     Weight 91.8gn (5.94g)      
Ref: HC1878-1737     SOLD OCTOBER 2010 Enquire    
£ 300

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Sixpence. S2860
NICHOLAS BRIOT'S COINAGE (1631-9), SECOND MILLED ISSUE (1638-9). mm.anchor.
Flan reduction marks, mainly in the legend and not spoiling the portrait and otherwise,
GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 24.7 mm     Weight 46.1gn (2.99g)      
Ref: HC1094-765     SOLD JANUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 180

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Threepence. S3024
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5). Aberystwyth obverse / Three Bristol plumes above declaration, 1644 below. mm.book / - .
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.M.Rasmussen).
Surface crack on obverse and creased.
 
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Size approx. 16.5-17 mm     Weight 22.8gn (1.48g)      
Ref: HC1871-1727     SOLD SEPT 2008 Enquire    
£ 120

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Shilling. 
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Oxford bust / Three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1643 below, mm.plume / - . Morr.F3.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.B.Dawson, 9/89).


A little small and ragged edge between 2 and 6 o'clock but with an exceptional portrait.
 
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Size approx. 28-30 mm     Weight 86gn (5.57g)      
Ref: HC1868-1724     SOLD OCTOBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 1250

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Sixpence. S3020
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5). Bust of fine style, plumelet before face, 1644. mm.- / BR monogram.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.M.C.F. 12/95).
Has seen better days - creased, cracked and dented.
 
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Size approx. 25.5-26.5 mm     Weight 40.2gn (2.61g)      
Ref: HC1869-1725     SOLD AUGUST 2008 Enquire    
£ 300

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Shilling. S3016A
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5), plume and plumelet above declaration, 1644 BR monogram below.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Studio Coins).
Very slightly crimped and a touch clipped, otherwise
ABOUT VERY FINE
 
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    Weight 86.2gn (5.59g)      
Ref: HC1842-1685     SOLD AUGUST 2008 Enquire    
£ 850

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3140A
NEWARK BESIEGED, several times 1645-6, surrendered May 1646. Large crown between C R, XXX below; R./ OBS / NEWARK / 1646.
Ex:- Seaby 76, 1974.
A couple of very minor digs or cavities in the crown, otherwise
VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 30.5x35 mm     Weight 232gn (15.04g)      
Ref: HC1728-1527     SOLD AUGUST 2008 Enquire    
£ 1700

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3143
NEWARK besieged several times 1645-6, surrendered May 1646.
Ex:- Glens auc.9/4/75, lot 175. Alan Morris (bgt.Amphora June 1975, £90).
Slightly soft in the centres, otherwise well centred on a broad, square flan and struck on gilt plate.
 
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Size approx. 33.5-33.75 mm     Weight 90.9gn (5.89g)      
Ref: HC1749-1558     SOLD AUGUST 2008 Enquire    
£ 1800

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Shilling. S3012
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5). Oxford obverse die / three Bristol plumes above declaration, 1643 below, mm.plume / BR monogram. Morr.A5 var.
Ex:- Alan Morris.
King's face rubbed, otherwise
ABOUT FINE
 
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Size approx. 31.5-32.5 mm     Weight 85.4gn (5.53g)      
Ref: HC1865-1715     SOLD DECEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 375

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM AND MARY   [1688-1694].   Copper  Farthing. S3453
1694.
Collectable.
 
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Size approx. 22.5 mm     Weight 5.03g      
Ref: MC438-1717     Enquire    
£ 45

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. 
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). OXFORD HORSEMAN WITH GROUNDLINE. THREE OXFORD PLUMES ABOVE DECLATION, 1643 below. No mint mark either side.
Ex:- Alan Morris.
Some double striking and obverse weak.(RARE VARIETY).
 
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Size approx. 34.5-36 mm     Weight 231.6gn (15.01g)      
Ref: HC1856-1704     SOLD DECEMBER 2010 Enquire    
£ 700

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. 
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). BRIOT HORSEMAN, ROUGH GROUND BELOW. LARGE CENTRAL PLUME and TWO OXFORD PLUMES, 1644, mm.plume / -, LOZENGES BY PLUMES AND DATE AND OX. Morr.E-8.
Ex:- Alan Morris.

Weak in the centres as usual, otherwise a presentable example of this rare type on a full flan.
 
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Size approx. 34-35 mm     Weight 218,7gn (14.17g)      
Ref: HC1857-1705     SOLD JUNE 2009 Enquire    
£ 450

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. S2868
YORK MINT (1643-4), mm.lion. Type 6; Besly 3D.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins).
Slight metal stress behind the King's head showing a pin head of daylight otherwise, an exceptional example and
ABOUT EXTREMELY FINE
 
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Size approx. 34.5 mm     Weight 230gn (14.92g)      
Ref: HC1858-1706     SOLD MAY 2009 Enquire    
£ 1600

       
ENGLISH - MILLED - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM III   [1694-1702].   Silver   Crown. S3472
THIRD BUST, 1696, OCTAVO edge.
Worn but still a collectable example.
 
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Size approx. 39 mm     Weight 29.7g      
Ref: MC433-1701     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 60

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM AND MARY     Silver   Halfcrown. S3434
FIRST BUST, FIRST SHIELD, 1689.
A decent example and
A REALLY GOOD FINE
 
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Size approx. 33-34 mm     Weight 14.8g      
Ref: MC434-1702     SOLD AUG 2008 Enquire    
£ 175

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM III   [1694-1702].   Silver   Halfcrown. S3487
FIRST BUST / LARGE SHIELDS. 1697.
A lightly toned, collectable example.
 
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Size approx. 33-34 mm     Weight 14.74g      
Ref: MC431-1695     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 75

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1685].   Silver   Shilling. S3372
FIRST BUST VARIETY, 1663.
Attractive, light tone.
ALMOST VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 25-25.5 mm     Weight 5.7g      
Ref: MC430-1694     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 225

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Crown. S2756
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-1642). Group II, type 2b1, plume between C R above shield (Welsh silver), mm.plume (1630-31).
Ex:- Thorpe; Paget 25th Sept.1946, lot 61.
Stretch marks in obverse field and weak in E of REX (correspondingly on the reverse), otherwise almost as struck on a full, round flan - overall
ALMOST EXTREMELY FINE
 
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Size approx. 42-43 mm     Weight 29.52g      
Ref: HC1848-1691     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 4500

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Crown. S2926
SHREWSBURY MINT (1642), Shrewsbury horseman with groundline / three Shrewsbury plumes above declaration, 1642 below.
It looks as if this coin was used to open a tin (of paint?!) - creased and cracked between 7 and 8 o'clock - otherwise, still with good eye appeal.
VERY FINE/ GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 43.5-46 mm     Weight 30.05g      
Ref: HC1849-1692     SOLD AUG 2008 Enquire    
£ 1250

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Crown. S2753
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-1642). Group 1, type 1a, mm.lis (1625).
Slight metal fault through AVS of AUSPICE and weak in first quarter of the shield, otherwise an attractive
ALMOST VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 42.5-43.5 mm     Weight 30.2g      
Ref: HC1850-1693     SOLD MAY 2009 Enquire    
£ 1700

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Twopence. S2902
ABERYSTWYTH MINT (1638/9-42), mm.book.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.M.Rasmussen).
Weak centres.
 
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Size approx. 17-18 mm     Weight 15.4gn (1g)      
Ref: HC1846-1689     SOLD DECEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 100

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Threepence. S2894
ABERYSTWYTH MINT (1638/9-42), mm.book.
Small bust.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.6/93).
Stiking splits and light crease,otherwise
GOOD VERY FINE AND BETTER
 
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Size approx. 19-19.25 mm     Weight 23.4gn (1.51g)      
Ref: HC1847-1690     SOLD DECEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 140

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Crown. 
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group 1, first horseman type 1a, mm.lis (1625).
Old dig below the horse's hoof, otherwise an attractively toned full, round coin in better than usual condition.
ALMOST GOOD VERY FINE/GOOD VERY FINE
 
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    Weight 29.6g      
Ref: HC1838-1681     SOLD MARCH 2009 Enquire    
£ 2250

       
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)      
Ref: HC1835-1678     SOLD OCTOBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 225

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Groat. S2892
ABERYSTWYTH MINT (1638/9-42). mm.book.
Armour on shoulder, shorter collar.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 7/95).
Soft in the face and correspondingly on the reverse, otherwise a pleasing
VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 22 mm     Weight 32.2gn (2.09g)      
Ref: HC1836-1679     SOLD DECEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 160

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Groat. S2893
ABERYSTWYTH MINT (1638/9-42). mm.book. Smaller bust.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.).
Chipped between 2 and 4 o'clock, otherwise
ALMOST VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 21.5-23 mm     Weight 20.4gn (1,31g)      
Ref: HC1837-1680     SOLD AUG 2008 Enquire    
£ 60

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. S2774
TOWER MINT under the KING (1625-42). Group III, type 3b, plume over shield, mm.crown (1635-6), lions inverted.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.3/93).
An interesting and rare variety.
 
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Size approx. 33.5-35 mm     Weight 227.4gn (14.73g)      
Ref: HC1831-1674     SOLD JUNE 2009 Enquire    
£ 400

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. S2774
TOWER MINT under the KING (1625-42). Group III, type 3b, plume over shield, mm.crown (1635-6).
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.M.Senior 6/01).
A decent example of this issue.
BETTER THAN GOOD FINE
 
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Size approx. 33-34 mm     Weight 218.4gn (14.15g)      
Ref: HC1832-1675     SOLD JULY 2012 Enquire    
£ 300

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Shilling. S2785
TOWER MINT under the KING (1625-42). Group B , type 1b2, plume over shield, mm.castle (1627-8).
Ex:- Ryan; Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 10/94).
Scratched on obverse, otherwise a
BETTER THAN GOOD FINE
 
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Size approx. 30-32 mm     Weight 89.6gn (5.8g)      
Ref: HC1833-1676     SOLD JULY 2011 Enquire    
£ 320

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. ANNE   [1702-1714].   Silver   Crown. S3601
AFTER UNION WITH SCOTLAND, 1708, plain in the angles on the reverse.
A few minor adjustment marks but overall an attractively toned
VERY FINE
 
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    Weight 30.05g      
Ref: MC427-1665     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 500

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Silver  Shilling. S2668
THIRD COINAGE (1619-1625), SIXTH BUST, mm.trefoil (16240).
A little soft in the legend at 7 o'clock, otherwise a pleasing example and
PRACTICALLY VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 30 - 31.5 mm     Weight 5.86g      
Ref: HC1820-1655     SOLD FEB 2012 Enquire    
£ 250

       
BRITISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Laurel. S2638A
THIRD COINAGE(1619-25). Third head, mm.thistle(1621-23).
Well centred with a good portrait.
ALMOST GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 34 - 34.5 mm     Weight 135.4gn.(8.77g.).      
Ref: HC1770-1578     SOLD JULY 2008 Enquire    
£ 1600

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Gold  Unite. S2734
OXFORD MINT (1642-6), 1643, mm.plume / -.
Declaration in continuous scroll.
A little irregular with some weak areas in the legends but good, natural surfaces with a full, bold portrait.
 
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Size approx. 23.5-25.5 mm     Weight 138.2gn (8.95g)      
Ref: HC1792-1605     SOLD JULY 2008 Enquire    
£ 7500

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Gold  Double Crown. S2700/2701
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42), Group B/C mule. SECOND BUST / OVAL SHIELD with C R at sides. mm.plume (1630-1). EXTREMELY RARE; only a few others known. See Schneider 189; and Brooker 156.
Some very minor double striking and a weak patch on the reverse, otherwise
ABOUT VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 26 mm     Weight 69.9gn (4.53g)      
Ref: HC1747-1556     SOLD JULY 2008 Enquire    
£ 1200

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Laurel. S2638
THIRD COINAGE (1619-25). SECOND BUST, mm.spur rowel (1619-20).
Some light scuffing on the obverse, otherwise a neat, round
GOOD VERY FINE+
 
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Size approx. 34.5-35.25 mm     Weight 140gn (9.07g)      
Ref: HC1658-1439     SOLD JULY 2008 Enquire    
£ 1950

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Half-Pound. S2945
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Shrewsbury horseman over arms, Oxford plume behind, three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1642 below. mm.plume / -.
Perhaps once lightly cleaned but now toning.
PRACTICALLY VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 46-47 mm     Weight 60.9g      
Ref: HC1813-1642     SOLD JULY 2008 Enquire    
£ 2500

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Crown. S2762
TOWER MINT under PARLIAMENT. Group V, type 5, tall, spirited horse, mm.sun (1645-6). (bgt.Seaby 15/8/1957).
Dark toned but well struck on a broad flan.
VERY FINE overall
 
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    Weight 30.19g      
Ref: HC1826-1668     SOLD JULY 2008 Enquire    
£ 2500

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. ANNE   [1702-1714].   Silver   Crown. 
AFTER UNION WITH SCOTLAND, 1708, E below bust, plain in the angles on the reverse.
Some light adjustment marking, otherwise
A REALLY GOOD FINE
 
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    Weight 30.03g      
Ref: MC428-1667     SOLD JULY 2008 Enquire    
£ 250

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM AND MARY   [1685-1691].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3434
FIRST BUSTS, FIRST SHIELD, 1689.
With obvious wear but no damage.
 
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Size approx. 33.2 mm     Weight 14.87g      
Ref: MC420-1645     SOLD JULY 2008 Enquire    
£ 75

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. ANNE   [1702-1714].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3582
BEFORE UNION WITH SCOTLAND, 1707 roses and plumes in the angles on the reverse.
Dusty tone.
VERY FINE or practically so
 
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Size approx. 33.5-34 mm     Weight 14.96g      
Ref: MC413-1633     SOLD JANUARY 2009 Enquire    
£ 300

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2771
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group II, type 2c, oval shield with C R at sides, mm.harp (1632-3).
Flat in the legend between 2 o'clock and 3 o'clock, otherwise
GOOD FINE
 
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Size approx. 33-35 mm     Weight 227gn (14.69g)      
Ref: HC1808-1625     SOLD JULY 2009 Enquire    
£ 140

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2793
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group D, type 3b, no inner circles, plume over shield (Welsh silver), Sharp E2/3, mm.bell (1634-5).
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.P.Dawson 4/02).
A little double struck on the obverse but a clear example.
 
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Size approx. 30-30.5 mm     Weight 90.2gn (5.84g)      
Ref: HC1806-1623     SOLD DECEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 200

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2773
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group III, type 3a, mm.crown over bell (1635-6).
A clear equestrian portrait and no double striking - a collectable example.
 
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Size approx. 33.5-34 mm     Weight 231.4gn (15g)      
Ref: HC1809-1626     SOLD AUGUST 2009 Enquire    
£ 125

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2788
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group B, type 2b, plume over shield (Welsh silver), mm.rose (1631-2).
Ex:- Alan Morris.
Obverse gone in the centre but a full, round coin with a strong reverse and very clear mint marks.
 
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Size approx. 31.5 mm     Weight 91.4gn (5.92g)      
Ref: HC1805-1622     SOLD DECEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 275

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. ANNE   [1702-1714].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3604
AFTER UNION WITH SCOTLAND, 1713, plain in the angles on the reverse.
Attractive, rich tone.
EXTREMELY FINE
 
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Size approx. 33-33.5 mm     Weight 15.04g      
Ref: MC403-1602     SOLD JANUARY 2009 Enquire    
£ 825

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. ANNE   [1702-1714].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3606
AFTER UNION WITH SCOTLAND, 1708, roses in the angles on the reverse.
A very attractive, richly toned type coin.
ALMOST EXTREMELY FINE/EXTREMELY FINE
 
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Size approx. 33.5-34 mm     Weight 14.92g      
Ref: MC401-1598     SOLD JANUARY 2009 Enquire    
£ 800

 

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