Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Charles I (1625-1649), Truro or Exeter mint, Halfcrown, Gp III, undated, mm. rose, large equestrian portrait, walking horse, oval garnished shield, 14.29g/3h (Bull 660/9, this coin; Besly J9; SCBI Brooker 1028; N 2549; S 3064). On an irregular flan typical of this issue, good very fine and toned, very rare £800-£1,000

Provenance: SCMB May 1977 (E 768); SCMB June 1990 (E61); Frogmore Collection