Coins and Historical Medals

Charles I (1625-1649), Truro or Exeter mint, Halfcrown, Gp III, undated, mm. rose, large equestrian portrait, sash tied in bow, rev. oval shield garnished with eight even scrolls, 14.50g/6h (Bull 660/12; Besly J12, this coin illustrated; SCBI Brooker 1028, same dies; N 2549; S 3064). Double-struck, otherwise about very fine, rare £600-£800

Provenance: DNW Auction 107, 20-1 March 2013, lot 351