Charles I (1625-1649), Oxford mint, Halfcrown, 1642, mm. Oxford plume on obv. only, Shrewsbury horseman, groundline below, Oxford plume in field, rev. three Oxford plumes above Declaration, date below, 14.59g/3h (Bull 593/3; Morr. E-3; cf. SCBI Brooker 880-1; N 2411; S 2952). Fine or better, rare £200-260

Provenance: R.A. Merson Collection