Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Charles I (1625-1649), Oxford mint, Halfcrown, 1643, mm. Oxford plume on obv. only, Oxford horseman, plume behind king, rev. Declaration, three Oxford plumes above, date below, colon before legend, 14.78g/9h (Bull 602/2a, this coin; Morr. D2-2a; SCBI Brooker 888-90; N 2413; S 2954). Very fine or better with old cabinet toning, probably much as struck £1,000-1,200

Provenance: R.D. Beresford-Jones Collection, Spink Auction 108, 7 March 1995, lot 565