The Hethersett Collection of Crowns and Historical Medals

Charles I (1625-1649), Shrewsbury mint, Crown, 1642, no mm., short ‘Shrewsbury’ horseman, sash flying from waist, rev. three Shrewsbury plumes above Declaration, group of seven pellets before legend, 28.70g/8h (Morr. B-5; SCBI Brooker 809; N 2370; S 2926). Fine, evenly worn and grey toned; engraved in obverse fields ‘C R 2’ £1,200-£1,500