Charles I (1625-1649), Confederate Catholics, ‘Blacksmith’s’ issue, Halfcrown, mm. cross pattée with pellets/harp, no cross on housings, with groundline, reads mag, 13.05g/5h (Bull 30 [L-7]; S 6557A; DF 335). Some weakness in legends, otherwise very fine or better for issue, rare £1,500-2,000

Provenance: Bloomsbury Auctions, 12 May 2005, lot 886