Charles I (1625-1649), Tower mint (under Parliament), Halfcrown, Gp V, type 5, mm. sun, 14.85g/11h (Bull 532ff; SCBI Brooker 377; N 2215; S 2780). Central weakness and struck from lightly brushed dies, otherwise very fine and toned, the king’s portrait clear and well struck up £180-£220

Provenance: SNC June 2001 (HS 0596)