Description
Charles I (162549), Halfcrown, Tower Mint, group IV, fourth horseman, armoured King on horseback left, with upright sword and flowing scarf, mintmark star (1640 – 41), reads CAROLVS DG MAG BRI FRA ET HIB REX. Rev, oval quartered shield of arms, legend surrounds CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO, 15.40g (S.2779; N.2214; cf. Brooker 367). Lightly toned with some good detail, the flan slightly irregular, legends legible with few soft spots little doubled in places. Rev, toned with a well detailed coat of arms. Bold fine with a soft strike. £225
Ex. Lingford collection with a ticket in his hand
