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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2975 Var.
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Fine Oxford bust / Three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1044 (error), OX below, lozenges in field. Morr.C7.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 7/98).
Crease mark across the obverse between 2 o'clock and 7 o'clock, otherwise
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 31-32 mm     Weight 92gn (5.96g)      
Ref: HC2357-2398     SOLD JANUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 1000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2962
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Briot horseman, ground below / Large central plume and two Oxford plumes above declaration, 1643 ox below, mm.rosette/- . Morr.J26. Ex:- Newbury hoard; Alan Morris (bgt.M.Senior 3/98).
Dark, glossy tone.
ALMOST VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 32.5-35.5 mm     Weight 205.6gn (13.32g)      
Ref: HC2358-2399     SOLD MARCH 2010 Enquire    
£ 600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfgroat. S3090
EXETER MINT (1643-6). Oval shield. 1644.
Reverse off centre, therefore only the bottom of the date is on the flan - otherwise, with a lovely portrait and
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 15-15.5 mm     Weight 13.1gn (.85g)      
Ref: HC2353-2394     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 1000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3133
CHESTER MINT (1644). Declaration type, 1644.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt. from the first Coin Fair he ever went to, described and priced as an Oxford!).
Bad scrape on the horse's neck and metal stress in the centres.
 
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Size approx. 34.5-36.5 mm     Weight 213gn (13.8g)      
Ref: HC2352-2393     SOLD MARCH 2010 Enquire    
£ 1200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2972
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Oxford bust L. / Three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1643 below. Morr.F2. Unpublished combination of dies.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.B.Dawson 9/99).
A couple of old deep scratches on the obverse and slightly bowed, otherwise
VERY FINE AND BETTER 		 
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Size approx. 30-30.5 mm     Weight 86.6gn (5.61g)      
Ref: HC2356-2397     SOLD FEB 2012 Enquire    
£ 1000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Sixpence. S3041
BRIDGENORTH-ON-SEVERN (1646). Crowned bust left, plume before face / scroll above declaration, 1646, mm.B / ' .
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.M.Senior).
A lovely example.
GOOD VERY FINE AND BETTER 		 
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Size approx. 26.25-26.75 mm     Weight 44.9gn (2.91g)      
Ref: HC2355-2396     SOLD JANUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 1000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3040
BRIDGENORTH-ON-SEVERN (1646).
Crowned bust left with plumelet before face / Scroll above declaration, 1646 below. Morr.A3. mm.plumelet over BR.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.R.Richardson).
Scratches in the obverse field behind the King's head and shoulder and slightly double struck, otherwise
ALMOST VERY FINE/VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 32.5-33.5 mm     Weight 85.6gn (5.55g)      
Ref: HC2354-2395     SOLD JULY 2010 Enquire    
£ 1000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3112
WORCESTER OR SALOPIA (1643-4). Oval shield, lis in legend. mm.lis.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Rist).
Some double striking and reverse a tad off centre.
 
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Size approx. 30-31.5 mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC2349-2389     SOLD JANUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 3250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3143
NEWARK BESIEGED, several times 1645-6, surrendered May 1646. 1645.
A well struck piece with almost a full beaded border.
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 34 x 29 mm     Weight 92.3gn (5.98g)      
Ref: HC2348-2388     SOLD JULY 2010 Enquire    
£ 2000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2952
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). SHREWSBURY HORSEMAN WITH GROUND LINE, OXFORD PLUME BEHIND / THREE OXFORD PLUMES ABOVE DECLARATION, 1642 below. mm.plume / - . Morr.C3. Ex:-Alan Morris (bgt.Format 7/91).
Reverse slightly off centre but a full weight plus example with a touch of bloom on the reverse.
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 34-35.5 mm     Weight 232.3gn (15.05g)      
Ref: HC2347-2387     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 1200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM III   [1694-1702].   Silver  Shilling. S3516
FIFTH BUST, 1700.
Bright hoard coin -
EXTREMELY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 25-26 mm     Weight 6.06g      
Ref: MC560-2362     SOLD FEBRUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2870
YORK MINT (1643-4). Type 1, bust in scalloped lace collar / EBOR above square topped shield over cross fleury.
Appealing darkish tone and a full example - overall
ALMOST VERY FINE/VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 31-32 mm     Weight 87.3gn (5.66g)      
Ref: HC2335-2359     SOLD AUGUST 2010 Enquire    
£ 550
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2859
NICHOLAS BRIOT COINAGE (1638-9), Second milled issue (1638-9). mm.anchor.
A no problems
FINE - GOOD FINE 		 
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Size approx. 30.75 mm     Weight 89.8gn (5.82g)      
Ref: HC2336-2360     SOLD JANUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2796
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group E, fifth 'aberystwyth' bust. Single arched crown, large XII, mm.tun.
A tad off centre but a pleasing example with a well struck portrait.
APPROACHING VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 30-30.5 mm     Weight 88gn (5.7g)      
Ref: HC2337-2361     SOLD FEBRUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 165
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Crown.  S3062
EXETER MINT (1643-6). 1645, mm.castle.
Ex:- Drabble - 1943 (illustrated), lot 1109; Paget - 1946, lot 142.
Only a tad of double striking on the reverse - an excellent example with a completely full equestrian potrait.
 
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Size approx. 42-44 mm     Weight 28.93g      
Ref: HC2333-2357     SOLD NOVEMBER 2010 Enquire    
£ 1250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3006
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5). King wears unusual flat crown, mm.acorn between 4 pellets/ BR monogram. 1643. Morr.C10.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 4/93).
Old scratch below declaration and reverse a little off centre, otherwise a good example of this scarce type with clear mint marks.
APPROACHING VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 34-36 mm     Weight 226.1gn (14.65g)      
Ref: HC2334-2358     SOLD JANUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 950
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Unite. S2620
SECOND COINAGE (1604-19). Fifth bust, mm.cross (1618-19).
Ex:- The Chipping Norton Hoard lot 48, (Morton & Eden Auction 9th June, 2009).
Weak in parts and very slightly crimped but with a detailed portrait on a broad flan. SOLD WITH A COPY OF THE AUCTION CATALOGUE.
 
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Size approx. 37-38 mm     Weight 156.2gn (10.12g)      
Ref: HC2328-2352     SOLD FEBRUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 1500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Gold  Crown.  S2711
TOWER MINT. Group B, second bust, square topped shield, mm.castle (1627-8).
Some weak spots but a good, broad coin with main devices clear.
 
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Size approx. 20-21 mm     Weight 35gn (2.27g)      
Ref: HC2327-2351     SOLD FEBRUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3076
EXETER MINT (1643-6. Horse with twisted tail / 1644 to left of rose (mm.).
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 1/5/97).
Slightly double struck on the obverse, otherwise
BETTER THAN GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 34.5-35.5 mm     Weight 210gn (13.61g)      
Ref: HC2322-2346     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 2000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2959
OXFORD MINT (1642-46). Briot horseman with ground below / Three Oxford above declaration, 1645 ox below. mm.plume / - ; reads DEVS*DEVS. Morr.C-1.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.D.Glover 5/96) (ex.SNC 11/93).

Short of flan and a little double struck on the reverse, otherwise
VERY FINE or nearly so 		 
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Size approx. 33.5-35.5 mm     Weight 223.5gn (14.48g)      
Ref: HC2321-2345     SOLD JANUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 700
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Crown.  S2624
SECOND COINAGE, BRITAIN CROWN FIRST BUST, mm.rose (1605-6).
Ex:- Marshall (Spink 31/3/04)
Small striking split at 5 o'clock and a surface fracture running above the King's crown, otherwise very attractive with an old tone and a very bold portrait - overall
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 20.75-21.25 mm     Weight 38.4gn (2.49g)      
Ref: HC2323-2347     SOLD DECEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 1100
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2960
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Briot horseman, ground below / Three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1646 ox below. Morr.C-1.
Ex:- Philip Greenhall coll.; Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.6/97) (Baldwin auc.13, lot 1869, 28/5/97).
Some corrosion in the legend on the reverse but a superb horse and rider.
 
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Size approx. 34-35 mm     Weight 212.3gn (13.76g)      
Ref: HC2319-2343     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 1250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2965
OXFORD MINT (1642-46). Briot horseman, ground below / Large central plume and two small plumes above declaration, 1644 ox below, lozenges by date, ox and plumes. mm.plume / - . Morr.E8. Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Vosper 2/98).
Weak in date and correspondingly on the obverse but a pleasing example all the same, on a broad flan.
 
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Size approx. 36-38 mm     Weight 223.5gn (14.48g)      
Ref: HC2318-2342     SOLD JULY 2010 Enquire    
£ 600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2952
OXFORD MINT (1642-46). Shrewsbury horseman with groundline, Oxford plume behind / Three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1642 below. Morr.C-3. mm.plume / - . Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.B.Dawson, 9/99).
A little irregular but overall
PRACTICALLY VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 33.5-36 mm     Weight 235.3gn (15.25g)      
Ref: HC2320-2344     Enquire    
£ 650
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2869
YORK MINT (1643-4). mm.lion. Type 7. Besly 2G.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.).
Well centred and pleasing
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 35.5-36 mm     Weight 225.6gn (14.62g)      
Ref: HC2314-2338     SOLD DECEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 750
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2869
YORK MINT (1643-4). mm.lion. Type7, Besly 2K.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Spink Auction 165, Oct 2003).
A few minor blemishes, otherwise
ALMOST VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 34-35.5 mm     Weight 213.3gn (13.82g)      
Ref: HC2315-2339     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 525
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2956
OXFORD MINT (1642-46). Briot horseman, ground below / Three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1643 below. mm.plume / - .
Morr.H18. CAROLLVS spelling error.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.9/97).
An excellent example of this type.
VERY FINE and better in parts 		 
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Size approx. 33-35 mm     Weight 229.6gn (14.88g)      
Ref: HC2317-2341     SOLD MARCH 2010 Enquire    
£ 800
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2869
YORK MINT (1643-4). mm.lion, Type 7, Besly 2A, reads HIBA, Brooker 1088.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.).
Light scratch on obverse.
ALMOST FINE/FINE 		 
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Size approx. 35.5-36 mm     Weight 207.1gn (13.42g)      
Ref: HC2316-2340     SOLD DECEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2865
YORK MINT (1643-4). mm.lion. Type 3, no ground-line. Besly 1F.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.R.Richardson).
A.L. punched into centre of the reverse, otherwise
VERY FINE OR BETTER 		 
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Size approx. 34.5-35 mm     Weight 226.2gn (14.66g)      
Ref: HC2312-2336     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 1600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2869
YORK MINT (1643-4). mm.lion. Type 7, Besly 2H.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.8/97)
A tad off centre but attractive all the same and
ALMOST VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 35.5-36 mm     Weight 221.8gn (14.37g)      
Ref: HC2313-2337     SOLD MARCH 2010 Enquire    
£ 525
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3009
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5). Shrewsbury plume behind King, BR monogram below horse / Three Bristol plumes above declaration, 1645 BR below. mm.plume / - . Ex:- Alan Morris.
Minor double striking but a difficult date and a fuller than usual.
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 35-37 mm     Weight 226.5gn (14.68g)      
Ref: HC2311-2335     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 1100
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3005
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5). King wears unusual flat crown / Three Bristol plumes above declaration, 1643 below. mm.acorn and pellets / - . Ex:- Lockett, 3493; Hamilton-Smith 314; Talbot Ready, 668; Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.).
Attractively toned with bold details and very rare.
 
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Size approx. 35-37 mm     Weight 227.3gn (14.73g)      
Ref: HC2310-2334     SOLD NOVEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 1450
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3003
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5). Oxford die A, horse without ground-line / Crude Bristol style plumes above declaration; 1643 below. Ex:- Morrieson; Adams, (Spink 1/12/05, lot 176); Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 12/05).
Stretch marks on the obverse and a weak patch in the centre of the reverse, otherwise a good example of this very, very rare coin.
 
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Size approx. 35-36 mm     Weight 217.6gn (14.10g)      
Ref: HC2309-2333     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 1250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM AND MARY   [1688-1694].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3434
FIRST BUSTS, FIRST SHIELDS. 1689.
A pleasing
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 33 mm     Weight 15g      
Ref: MC559-2326     SOLD DECEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Crown.  S3045
TRURO MINT (1642-3). mm.rose.
Some flatness in the legend but no double striking and well centred with a full equestrian portrait.
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 28.6g      
Ref: HC2301-2323     SOLD NOVEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 900
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Unite. S2620
SECOND COINAGE (1604-19). Fifth bust, mm.tun (1615-16).
Clogged die flaw below bust but basically a no problems coin -
ALMOST GOOD VERY FINE/GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 9.9g      
Ref: HC2300-2322     SOLD AUGUST 2010 Enquire    
£ 1800
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Pound. S2940
OXFORD MINT (1642-6); Shrewsbury horseman trampling on arms, cannon amongst arms, Oxford plume behind / XX and three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1643 below.
Usual minor edge bumps and a light scratch behind horse.
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 120.5g      
Ref: HC2295-2317     SOLD NOVEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 9000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Pound. S2940
OXFORD MINT (1642-6), Shrewsbury horseman trampling on arms, cannon amongst arms, plume behind / XX and three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1643 below.
A dig on inner circle below date and a few other very minor blemishes, otherwise a most attractive piece on a broad flan.
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 120g      
Ref: HC2296-2318     SOLD DECEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 9000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3144
NEWARK besieged, several times (1645-6), surrendered May 1946.
Struck on a small flan but still a pleasing
GOOD VERY FINE OR BETTER 		 
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Size approx. 19.5x32 mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC2297-2319     SOLD JANUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 1900
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM AND MARY   [1688-1694].   Copper  Halfpenny. S3452
1694.
Some light porosity but an attractive chocolate brown colour and
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 28.5-28.8 mm     Weight 10.21g      
Ref: MC557-2316     SOLD NOVEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 350
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfgroat. S2830
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group D, oval shield, no inner circle, no C R, mm.portcullis (1633-4).
A tad off centre but hard to find in this grade.
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 15-15.5 mm     Weight 18.1gn (1.17g)      
Ref: HC2293-2312     SOLD DECEMBER 2010 Enquire    
£ 120
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1685].   Silver  Penny. S3389
UNDATED ISSUE.
Attractively toned.
EXTREMELY FINE OR BETTER 		 
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Size approx. 12.25 mm     Weight .45g      
Ref: MC555-2310     SOLD OCTOBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 100
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1685].   Silver  Crown.  S3357
SECOND BUST, 1668. VICESIMO on edge.
Tiny nick above the first I of .II but still a very presentable example.
GOOD FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight g      
Ref: MC553-2304     SOLD NOVEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2773
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-1642). Group III, type 3a1, mm.crown (1635-6).
A little ragged around the edge but a wholesome coin, being fully and evenly struck on a round flan.
 
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Size approx. 33.35 mm     Weight 229.6gn (14.88g)      
Ref: HC2284-2298     SOLD DECEMBER 2010 Enquire    
£ 225
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2778
TOWER MINT under PARLIAMENT (1642-9). Group III, type 3a3, mm.sun (1645-6), small horse, head turned and down.
Slightly double struck but a lovely example of this poor issue with both the King's and the horse's heads well detailed.
 
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Size approx. 34.5-36.5 mm     Weight 224.2gn (14.53g)      
Ref: HC2283-2297     SOLD JANUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 300
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Crown.  S3061
EXETER MINT (1643-6). 1645/4, mm.castle. Besly D17.
Ex:- Burstal (453); Cooper (124); Alan Morris (bgt.Spink N.C.02/01).
A full, round piece
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 41-43.5 mm     Weight 431.6gn (27.97g)      
Ref: HC2280-2293     SOLD DECEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 1000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1685].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3367
FOURTH HEAD, 1683.
A very collectable example.
BETTER THAN VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 14.91g      
Ref: MC551-2294     SOLD NOVEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 550
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Crown.  S3062
EXETER MINT (1643-6). 1645, mm.castle. Besly D27.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Coincraft 11/99).
A presentable example,
APPROACHING VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 39.5-43.5 mm     Weight 434.9gn (28.18g)      
Ref: HC2279-2292     SOLD NOVEMBER 2010 Enquire    
£ 750
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Crown.  S2758
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group III; type 3a, mm.bell (1634-5).
Small striking split 2.45 but very attractive all the same and full weight plus.
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 43-43.5 mm     Weight 30.31g      
Ref: HC2277-2287     SOLD JULY 2010 Enquire    
£ 2500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3149
PONTEFRACT besieged (June 1648-March 1649). 1648 below castle, P XII C to right.
Obverse weak but with an interesting bit of undertype? showing to the left - the reverse is practically VERY FINE.
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC2275-2285     SOLD OCTOBER 2010 Enquire    
£ 4000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Unite. S2620
SECOND COINAGE (1604-19). Fifth bust, mm.crescent (1617-18).
Marks in obverse field before the bust, otherwise a very presentable example of this scarcer mint mark.
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC2274-2284     SOLD NOVEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 1250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3127
SALOPIA (Shrewsbury?) (1644). Grass below horse, mm.lis. Allen K-56.
Ex:- P.Finn, list ; Alan Morris (bgt.R.Richardson 11/98).
Reverse off centre but with some very sharp details - overall
BETTER THAN VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC2273-2283     SOLD OCTOBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 5000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2963
OXFORD (1642-6). Briot horseman / large central plume and two Oxford plumes above declaration / 1643 ox below. Morr.I28.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins, Jan 1991).
A little irregular and obverse weak but a good reverse and full weight plus.
 
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Size approx. 32-36 mm     Weight 234.9gn (15.22g)      
Ref: HC2269-2274     SOLD JULY 2010 Enquire    
£ 500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2959
OXFORD (1642-6). Briot horseman with ground / three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1645 ox below. mm.plume / -. Morr.C4.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Format Jan.1991).
A little double struck on the rev. and short of flan but with a pleasing equestrian portrait.
 
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Size approx. 32-35 mm     Weight 221.6gn (14.36g)      
Ref: HC2268-2273     SOLD NOVEMBER 2010 Enquire    
£ 600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2965A
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Briot horseman, ground below / large central plume and two Oxford plumes above declaration, 1644 ox in script below, mm.plume/-. Morr.F16.
Ex:- Lingford; Alan Morriss (bgt.Baldwin 11/93).
Soft in part but on a generous flan of good weight.
 
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Size approx. 36-38 mm     Weight 229.2gn (14.85g)      
Ref: HC2264-2269     SOLD NOVEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2950
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Obverse from Shrewsbury die, no plume behind; / 1642 below declaration, 3 Oxford plumes above. Morr.B4.
Ex:- Lockett, 2448; Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwin 4/96).
An excellent example of this rare type and full weight.
ALMOST GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 26.5-28 mm     Weight 231.6gn (15.01g)      
Ref: HC2263-2268     SOLD OCTOBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 1500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Crown.  S2756
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42).
Group II, type 2b1, plume between C R above shield (Welsh silver). mm.rose over plume (1631-2).
Ex:- A.W.Poyser (Glens.Feb.1944, lot 266).
A few rim bumps but essentially
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC2250-2254     SOLD JULY 2010 Enquire    
£ 1900
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES II   [1685-1688].   Gold  Guinea. S3402
Second bust 1686.
A little soft in the shields but a lovely example with a lustrous bloom.
EXTREMELY FINE OR PRACTICALLY SO 		 
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Ref: MC545-2251     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 5250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1685].   Gold  Two Guineas. S3335
1678/7.
Small edge bump at 10 o'clock and minor dig to rim between R and E of REX otherwise, attractive with a light tone and slight bloom.
GOOD VERY FINE OR BETTER 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight g      
Ref: MC544-2250     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 3500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3142
NEWARK, besieged, several times (1645-6), surrendered May 1646. 1645.
Ex:- Lingford; Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 6/96).
Pierced for use as a Royalist supporter's badge/pendant, otherwise VERY FINE on a very generous flan.
 
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Size approx. 36 x 39 mm     Weight 92.6gn (6g)      
Ref: HC2247-2249     SOLD FEBRUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 850
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2959A
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Briot horseman with ground / three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1645 OX with pellets below, mm.plume / -. Morr.F-7. Ex:- Mrs Street; Marsham 563; Montagu 516; Hamilton-Smith 1913, lot 95; Lockett 2460; Willis 298; A.Morris.
Exceptional example of this crude issue.
GOOD VERY FINE OR BETTER 		 
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Size approx. 37-38 mm     Weight 223.5gn (14.48g)      
Ref: HC2246-2248     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 1350
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2972
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). OXFORD bust / three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1643 below.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.9/98).
Central plume flat, otherwise a full, round coin with a good portrait.
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 31.5-33.5 mm     Weight 91gn (5.90g)      
Ref: HC2244-2246     SOLD OCTOBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 1600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2960
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Briot horseman with ground / three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1646 OX below, mm.plume/-. Morr A-1.
Ex:- Brooker 918, Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.9/98).
Exceptional example of this crude issue and full weight plus.
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE. 		 
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Size approx. 35.5-37 mm     Weight 241.2gn (15.63g)      
Ref: HC2245-2247     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 1250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3131
CHESTER MINT (1644). Oval shield with lion skin, mm.-. Lyall b/ii.
Ex:- Lingford; Alan Morris (bgt.Vosper).
Reverse a little off centre, otherwise
ABOUT VERY FINE/ALMOST VERYFINE 		 
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Size approx. 33.5-35.5 mm     Weight 223.9gn (14.51g)      
Ref: HC2242-2244     SOLD JUNE 2010 Enquire    
£ 2600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3131
CHESTER MINT (1644). Oval shield with lion skin, mm.prostrate gerb. Lyall a/i.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.)
Reverse a little off centre, otherwise very pleasing and
BETTER THAN GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 34.5-35.5 mm     Weight 221.1gn (14.33g)      
Ref: HC2241-2243     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 4800
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2963
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Briot horseman, with ground / Large central plume and two Oxford plumes above declaration, 1643 OX below. mm.plume / -. Morr.K-28.Ex:- Talbot Ready 687; Hamilton-Smith 339; Ryan 1245; Brooker 901A; Alan Morris (bgt.Spink N.C.8/01).
Small scratch in front of the horse's knee and equestrian portrait flat as usual but well centred on a round flan with an exceptionally bold reverse.
 
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Size approx. 36-36.5 mm     Weight 227.5gn (14.73g)      
Ref: HC2243-2245     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 900
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2785
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group A, type 1b2, Sharp B2/2, mm.negro's head (1626-7).
Ex:- Lockett, 3412, 313-00; Alan Morris (bgt.R.Richardson 4/01).
Old scratch before face but a very presentable example with clear mint marks.
 
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Size approx. 30.5-32 mm     Weight 90.6gn (5.87g)      
Ref: HC2234-2234     SOLD DECEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 800
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Silver  Halfpenny. 
FIRST COINAGE, mm.thistle (1603-4).
A neat
VERY FINE OR BETTER 		 
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Size approx. 10-10.5 mm     Weight 4gn (.26g)      
Ref: HC2235-2237     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 70
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Silver  Shilling. S2655
SECOND COINAGE (1604-19). FOURTH BUST, mm.rose (1605-6).
Weakly struck in parts but a pleasing example all the same, on a broad flan.
 
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Size approx. 31-32 mm     Weight 91.2gn (5.91g)      
Ref: HC2228-2226     SOLD FEBRUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 175
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2769
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group II, type 2a, oval shield with C R above divided by lis, mm.rose.
A better than usual example of full weight.
VERY FINE+/GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 34.5-35 mm     Weight 231.8gn (15.02g)      
Ref: HC2229-2228     SOLD AUGUST 2009 Enquire    
£ 480
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2957
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Briot horseman, ground below / three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1643 ox below, mm.plume / rosette. Morr.H23.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 1993. £200).
Obverse looks it was struck in wet cotton wool, as is usual for these! - the reverse is very strong although darkly toned. Full weight plus - overall
BETTER THAN VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 34-35 mm     Weight 234.7gn (15.21g)      
Ref: HC2225-2220     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 900
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2959
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Briot horseman, ground below / three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1645 OX below, mm.plume / -. Morr.B-8
Ex:- Beresford-Jones (Spink March 1995, lot 595); Alan Morris.
OX and part of date flat, otherwise a good, broad coin of full weight plus.
ALMOST VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 35-37 mm     Weight 235.5gn (15.26g)      
Ref: HC2224-2219     RESERVED Enquire    
£ 500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2972
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Large bust / three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1643 below. Morr F10.
Ex:- Alan Morris.
Very slight crimp and a little short of flan but fair weight and overall
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 29-31 mm     Weight 90.1gn (5.84g)      
Ref: HC2223-2218     SOLD AUGUST 2009 Enquire    
£ 1350
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Crown.  S2753
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group 1, type 1a, mm.lis (1625).
An attractive, full coin.
VERY FINE/Reverse better 		 
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Size approx. 42-43 mm     Weight 29.84g      
Ref: HC2222-2217     SOLD JANUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 1800
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2929
SHREWSBURY MINT (1642). Shrewsbury horseman, no ground line / single plume above declaration, 1642 below. V over R, R over G, G over A in EXVRGAT. Mor.C2 var.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.).
A touch of double striking on the obverse, otherwise a clear example and overall
GOOD FINE /reverse better. 		 
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Size approx. 34.5-37.5 mm     Weight 222.5gn (14.42g)      
Ref: HC2221-2216     SOLD AUGUST 2009 Enquire    
£ 1350
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3007
BRISTOL MINT (1643-45). 1644, mm.plume / BR monogram.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.4/00).
Light old scratch on the reverse, otherwise a full coin with an attractive tone.
BETTER THAN VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 235.3gn (15.26g)      
Ref: HC2220-2215     SOLD AUGUST 2009 Enquire    
£ 1100
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3068
EXETER MINT (1643-6). Briot's horseman with lumpy ground / round shield with five short and two long scrolls. Besly K18.
Ex:- Alan Morris

Much as struck but weak areas as usual - overall
VERY FINE AND BETTER 		 
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Size approx. 34-36.5 mm     Weight 224.1gn (14.52g)      
Ref: HC2219-2214     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 1000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3052
TRURO MINT (1642-3). Trotting horse / oblong shield with C R at sides.
Ex:- Marshan (609); Naish; Lingford? (bgt.Seaby 1946); Alan Morris.
Much as struck with legend flat between 6 o'clock and 9 o'clock and correspondingly on the reverse, parts of the shield and horse soft but still a most attractive piece with some extremely sharp details.
 
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Size approx. 34-34.5 mm     Weight 230.6gn (14.94g)      
Ref: HC2218-2213     SOLD AUGUST 2009 Enquire    
£ 4500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Gold  Unite. S2685
TOWER MINT under THE KING. Group A, first bust, in coronation robes, high doubled-arched crown, mm.lis (1625).
A full, broad flan of good weight with an attractive, light tone.
VERY FINE AND BETTER 		 
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Size approx. 35 mm     Weight 140.3gn (9.09g)      
Ref: HC2215-2210     SOLD AUGUST 2009 Enquire    
£ 2000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2767
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group 1, type 1b, mm.cross calvary (over lis on the reverse) (1625-6).
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.M.Rasmussen, 10/04).
Clipped but very rare.
 
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Size approx. 32-33 mm     Weight 190.9gn (12.37g)      
Ref: HC2203-2198     SOLD AUGUST 2009 Enquire    
£ 800
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2767
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group 1, type 1b, mm.anchor (1628-9). Reverse legend reads AVSPCE - unpublished.
Ex:- Osborne (Glens.23/4/98, 134); Alan Morris (bgt.M.Rasmussen 4/04).
Horrible but extremely rare.
 
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Size approx. 33-34 mm     Weight 203.9gn (13.21g)      
Ref: HC2202-2197     SOLD MARCH 2010 Enquire    
£ 700
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2961
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Briot horseman, ground below, 1646 OX with annulets by OX and date and the plumes, mm.plume / -
Ex:- Beresford-Jones (Spink auc.108, lot 603, March '95); Alan Morris (bgt.P.Finn 4/96).

Attractive old tone on a broad flan and full weight plus.
VERY FINE OR BETTER 		 
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Size approx. 35.5-37 mm     Weight 239.4gn (15.51g)      
Ref: HC2198-2192     SOLD AUGUST 2009 Enquire    
£ 1000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2958A
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Briot horseman, ground below, 1644 OX, with lozenges, mm.plume / -
Ex:- Alan Morris.
An excellent example of this poor issue.
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 35-37 mm     Weight 229.5gn (14.87g)      
Ref: HC2197-2191     SOLD JULY 2009 Enquire    
£ 1150
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2952
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Shrewsbury horseman with groundline, Oxford plume behind / three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1642 below. mm.plume / - Ex:- Carter (Glens.June 1975); Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.Oct.1989) (Glens.1989).
A little tatty to the edge at 3 o'clock, otherwise a pleasing example on a broad flan.
PRACTICALLY VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 36.5-39.5 mm     Weight 227.5gn (14.74g)      
Ref: HC2196-2190     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 700
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3149
PONTEFRACT BESIEGED (JUNE 1648-MARCH 1649).
Lozenge shaped, XII dividing P C to right of castle, 1648 below.
A very collectable example.
ALMOST VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 30 x 42 mm     Weight 106.2gn (6.88g)      
Ref: HC2195-2189     SOLD AUGUST 2009 Enquire    
£ 4200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2767
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group 1, type 1b, plume over shield, mm.anchor (1628-29).
Ex:- Morrieson (467); Lockett (4161); Brooker (294); Dupre's; P.Hunt; Adams (81); Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins).
A good example of this very rare coin and brilliant provenance to boot. Some weakness but overall
A REALLY GOOD FINE OR BETTER 		 
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Size approx. 34.5-35 mm     Weight 222.1gn (14.39g)      
Ref: HC2192-2186     SOLD JULY 2009 Enquire    
£ 1500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2865
YORK MINT (1643-4), mm.lion. Type 3, no ground line. Besly 1F.
Ex:- Lockett, part III, lot 3437.
An excellent example of this rare type.
nearing GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 33.5-34.5 mm     Weight 229gn (14.84g)      
Ref: HC2191-2185     SOLD JULY 2009 Enquire    
£ 2500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1685].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3362
SECOND BUST, 1664.
Evenly worn with a few knocks and marks - very scarce.
 
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Size approx. 32.75 mm     Weight 14.51g      
Ref: MC538-2178     SOLD AUGUST 2009 Enquire    
£ 100
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM III   [1694-1702].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3491
FIRST BUST, N below (Norwich). NONO edge.
Some flan adjustment on the reverse and once cleaned but still a presentable example.
 
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Size approx. 32.5-33 mm     Weight 14.5g      
Ref: MC537-2177     SOLD JANUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 100
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Sixpence. 
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Aberystwyth obverse die / three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1643 below, mm.book. Morr.A-1.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.R.Richardson 9/010; (DNW June '01, 418/Sotheby 7/12/82, 257).
Some minor striking cracks and splits but an exceptional example on a very broad flan.
 
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Size approx. 29-29.5 mm     Weight 46.3gn (3g)      
Ref: HC2182-2172     SOLD JULY 2009 Enquire    
£ 1850
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Pound. S2940
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Shrewsbury horseman trampling on arms with cannon, Oxford plume behind the King / Declaration in two lines, XX and three Oxford plumes above, 1643/2 below.
Ex:- Clarendon (Bonhams, 17th Oct.2006, lot 1416).
Usual surface marks for this big coin - a very presentable example and
APPROACHING VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 51-52 mm     Weight 117.9g      
Ref: HC2178-2168     SOLD JULY 2009 Enquire    
£ 6000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Gold  Unite. S2688
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group B, second bust, mm.plume (1630-1).
Small scratch in front of the King's head and nose and a minor metal fault behind his shoulder but a pleasing and presentable example all the same - overall
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 139.4gn (9.03g)      
Ref: HC2176-2166     SOLD AUGUST 2009 Enquire    
£ 1400
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Unite. S2619
SECOND COINAGE (1604-19), FOURTH BUST. mm.grapes (1607).
Slight evidence of a crimp in the obverse field, otherwise a very wholesome example of this scarce mint mark. Lightly toned
GOOD VERY FINE + 		 
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Size approx. 36.5-37.5 mm     Weight 154gn (9.98g)      
Ref: HC2175-2165     SOLD JULY 2009 Enquire    
£ 2250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Half-pound. S2944
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Shrewsbury horseman over arms, Oxford plume behind / Shrewsbury die, 1642.
Tiny dent on the King's knee and soft at 5 'oclock, correspondingly on the reverse, otherwise
ABOUT VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 45.5-46.5 mm     Weight g      
Ref: HC2177-2167     SOLD JULY 2009 Enquire    
£ 2650
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfgroat. S2832
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group D, type 3a2-3, inner circles both sides, mm.triangle.
A pleasant example
 
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Size approx. 16.5-17.5 mm     Weight 12.8gn (.83g)      
Ref: HC2173-2163     SOLD JULY 2009 Enquire    
£ 60
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S


 
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    Weight 16.3g      
Ref: HC2171-2158     SOLD DECEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 150
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. 
WORCESTER MINT (1643-4). King on horseback, W and grass below / square topped shield, mm.castle / helmet.
Ex:- Willis (339); G.Stanley Hopkins; Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.7/02) (Baldwins auc.30, May'02, lot 269).
A little double struck and reverse off centre but still a collectable example from this scarce mint.
 
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Size approx. 33-35 mm     Weight 210.2gn (13.62g)      
Ref: HC2161-2147     SOLD JUNE 2009 Enquire    
£ 1750
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3103
WORCESTER MINT (1643-4). Briot type horse with ground / oval shield with roses in the legend.
Ex:- Hamilton-Smith (353); Lockett (2550); Brooker (1152); Alan Morris (bgt.Studio).
An exceptional example -
REALLY GOOD VERY FINE+ 		 
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Size approx. 34-36 mm     Weight 226.1gn (14.65g)      
Ref: HC2170-2157     SOLD JUNE 2009 Enquire    
£ 4500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3143
NEWARK BESIEGED (several times 1645-6). Surrendered May 1646.
Scratches on the reverse and a little flat at the top (no evidence of plugging) otherwise
ABOUT VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 32.5 x 32 mm     Weight 83.6gn (5.42g)      
Ref: HC2167-2154     SOLD OCTOBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 1200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2867
YORK MINT (1643-4). Type 5, tall horse, EBOR below / crowned, square topped shield.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.).
Tiny scratch behind horse, otherwise
BETTER THAN VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 34-35 mm     Weight 216.2gn (14.01g)      
Ref: HC2169-2156     SOLD JULY 2009 Enquire    
£ 1000
 

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