The Michael Gietzelt Collection of British and Irish Coins (1625-1660)

Charles I (1625-1649), Irish issues, ‘Blacksmith’s’ issue, Halfcrown, mm. cross pattée on obv., harp on rev., no cross on housings, no ground line, reads mag, 14.14g/6h (Bull 29 [K-13-8-10]; S 6557; DF 335). Weak on King’s face, otherwise good very fine with shiny dark toning £1,200-£1,500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Michael Gietzelt Collection of British and Irish Coins (1625-1660).

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Provenance: C. Adams Collection, Spink Auction 177, 1 December 2005, lot 830 [from Baldwin 1996]