ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. S3140A
£ 1700
NEWARK. 1646. Large crown between C R XXX below; rev:- OBS / NEWARK / 1646.
Newark was besieged several between 1645-6 and eventually surrendered in May 1646. A lovely example of OBSIDIONAL MONEY made out of the City's plate. A touch off centre (obv.), otherwise attractively toned and
BETTER THAN VERY FINE
Ref: HC999-676
SOLD 06/11/2006
Size approx. 35.75x30.5 mm
Weight 230.7gn (14.95g)
