Description
House of Stuart.
Charles I (1625 – 1649).
Silver Halfcrown, York Mint (1643-1644), Type VI, mm. Lion.
Obverse: CAROLVS DG MAG BRI FRA ET HIB REX, Charles I on horseback to left, with raised sword, EBOR below.
Reverse: CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO, crowned oval quartered shield of arms, C and R on either side, floral spray in legend.
Good extremely fine, well struck. An exceptional example, attractively toned.
S. 2868; N. 2314.
Ex. Ryan 1952.
14.79g,