A Collection of English Silver Coins, 1272-1662 (Part II)

Charles I (1625-1649), Truro mint, Halfcrown, ‘1642’, mm. Truro rose on obv., Exeter rose on rev., King, holding marshal’s baton aloft, galloping over arms, rev. scroll-garnished oval shield with lion’s paws at sides and date in cartouche below, 14.58g/11h (Bull 663/28; Besly L28; SCBI Brooker 1014, same dies; N 2534; S 3071). Skilfully pierced and plugged in centre, upper armour on horseman’s leg lightly tooled, a rim knock on obverse at 5 o’clock, otherwise good fine, very rare £1,500-£2,000

This lot is to be sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of English Silver Coins, 1272-1662.

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