Charles I (1625-1649), Shrewsbury mint, Halfcrown, 1642, no mm. visible, obv. from Aberystwyth puncheons, spirited horseman with large plume in field, rev. Declaration in two lines, three Shrewsbury plumes above, date below, 10.70g/8h (cf. SCBI Brooker 812ff; N 2372; S 2928). Small clipped flan, fair and reverse better, rare £200-£260