BRITTONUM

Ex Seaby’s Coin Bulletin, June 1969, no.4048, Plate 48.

Charles I (1625-49)
Proof halfcrown, m.m. harp, 1632-33, type 2c, king crowned and in armour, on horseback left, sword over right shoulder, horse caparisoned with plume on head and cross on housing, rev. oval garnished shield dividing C R, 14.87g (Brooker 311 same dies – ‘a piece of fine work’, N.2207, S.2771)

Fields are deeply toned and retain proof lustre, two small old dents in front of king, better than very fine and extremely rare, the only proof Halfcrown in the Tower series.

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