Coins and Historical Medals

Charles I (1625-1649), Worcester mint, Halfcrown, mm. castle on obv. only, w and grass below horseman, crowned oval garnished shield, lion’s paws at sides, 10.04g/5h (Bull 668/12 [98-35]; Allen B-12; SCBI Brooker 1144; N 2590; S 3099). Heavily clipped, fair to fine, very rare
£600-£800

Provenance: Davissons Mailbid Auction 8, 10 April 1997 (352); C. Adams Collection, Spink Auction 177, 1 December 2005, lot 230