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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 Reverse legend reads AVSPCE - unpublished.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. 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. 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. 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. 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].   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. 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
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Pound. S2917
SHREWSBURY MINT (1642). King on horseback, plume behind (struck from the puncheon of Tower Group 3 crowns) / Declaration between two straight lines, 1642 below, XX and three Shrewsbury plumes above.
Legend somewhat double struck and the usual surface bumps and marks associated with these large coins in this grade - overall
ABOUT VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 51-51.5 mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC2165-2152     SOLD JUNE 2009 Enquire    
£ 6750
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Half-laurel. S2641
THIRD COINAGE 91619-25), Third bust, large shield, mm.rose (1620-1).
Very slight bend but very rare. Not in North and not represented in Schneider.
VERY FINE OR BETTER 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 68.4gn (4.43g)      
Ref: HC2166-2153     SOLD JUNE 2009 Enquire    
£ 1500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Crown. S2762
TOWER MINT under PARLIAMENT (1642-49). Group V, tall, spirited horse, mm.sun (1645-6).
Some faint scratches on the obverse and a deep one behind the horse, otherwise
GOOD FINE /NEAR VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 45.5-46 mm          
Ref: HC1859-1708     SOLD JUNE 2009 Enquire    
£ 800
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Sixpence. S2876
YORK MINT (1643-4), mm.lion. Type 2, C R at sides of shield.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.R.Richardson 8/96).
A tad off-centre and a couple of small dents on the inner circle by D of DG and N of FRAN - otherwise
ALMOST VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 23.5-24 mm     Weight 44.6gn (2.89g)      
Ref: HC2162-2148     SOLD JUNE 2009 Enquire    
£ 500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2764
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group 1, type 1a2, mm.lis (1625).
Ex:- Osborne; Alan Morris.
Attractive example.
ALMOST VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 229.8gn (14.89g)      
Ref: HC2163-2149     SOLD JUNE 2009 Enquire    
£ 500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Crown.  S3055
EXETER MINT (1643-6). mm.rose, no date. Besly C-6, AVSPCE not AVSPICE.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 11/96).
Softly struck with a ragged edge but attractively toned with good surfaces.
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 27.49g      
Ref: HC2154-2146     SOLD JULY 2009 Enquire    
£ 1000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Crown.  S3045
TRURO MINT (1642-3), mm.rose.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.N.Mills 1/99).
Slightly double struck on the obverse and weak in the centres but with a full horse and rider on a broad flan.
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 29.29g      
Ref: HC2160-2145     RESERVED Enquire    
£ 850
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Groat. S2893
ABERYSTWYTH MINT (1638/9-42) mm.book.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.1/96).
A neat, round coin.
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 23-23.5 mm     Weight 30.4gn (1.97g)      
Ref: HC2159-2143     SOLD JUNE 2009 Enquire    
£ 250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Crown.  
THE GREAT REBELLION ISSUE of 1643-44, known as 'ORMONDE MONEY'.
A bit porous between 6 and 8 o'clock on the reverse and possibly once cleaned but now well toned - [I suspect that an unwanted deposit was removed] - a good example all the same.
 
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Size approx. 38-42 mm     Weight 29.47g      
Ref: HC2158-2142     SOLD OCTOBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 750
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3076
EXETER MINT (1643-6). Horse with twisted tail, mm.rose, 1645 to left.
A little clipped but still a presentable example of this difficult date.
 
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Size approx. 32.5-36 mm     Weight 206.8gn (13.4g)      
Ref: HC2155-2139     SOLD JUNE 2009 Enquire    
£ 1100
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. ANNE   [1702-1714].   Silver  Shilling. S3611
AFTER UNION WITH SCOTLAND, third bust, plumes in the angles on the reverse. 1708.
Light adjustment marks on face, otherwise
EXTREMELY FINE OR PRACTICALLY SO 		 
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Size approx. 25 mm     Weight 92.7gn (6.01g)      
Ref: MC532-2138     SOLD JULY 2009 Enquire    
£ 700
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3106
WORCESTER MINT (1643-4). Thin King and horse, mm.leopards head / stars in legend.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.11/92); (SNC.4/92).
Surface a bit porous but with a full equestrian portrait.
 
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Size approx. 33.5-35.5 mm     Weight 209.1gn (13.55g)      
Ref: HC2151-2135     SOLD MAY 2009 Enquire    
£ 2400
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3105
WORCESTER MINT (1643-4). Dumpy, portly King, crude horse.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 3/90. £475).
A very presentable example of this scarce type.
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Size approx. 34.5 mm     Weight 221.6gn (14.36g)      
Ref: HC2149-2133     SOLD MAY 2010 Enquire    
£ 2750
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Threepence. S3117
WORCESTER MINT (1643-4). mm.lis.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.6/98).
Reverse a bit messy and legends half flat - but what a portrait!
 
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Size approx. 17.5-19 mm     Weight 20.2gn (1.31g)      
Ref: HC2150-2134     SOLD JUNE 2009 Enquire    
£ 1500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Penny. S2857
NICHOLAS BRIOT'S COINAGE (1631-9), FIRST MILLED ISSUE, B below the bust.
Ex:- (Patrick Finn, £250).
Much as struck with original mint bloom. How sweet is this?!
EXTREMELY FINE OR PRACTICALLY SO 		 
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Size approx. 14 mm     Weight 6.5gn (.42g)      
Ref: HC2148-2132     SOLD JUNE 2009 Enquire    
£ 375
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2869
YORK MINT (1643-4). Type 7, horse's tail shows between legs.
A bold example.
ABOUT GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 34-35 mm     Weight 218.8gn (14.18g)      
Ref: HC2145-2129     SOLD JULY 2009 Enquire    
£ 1000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2934
SHREWSBURY MINT (1642). Shrewsbury horseman with groundline, no plume behind, mm.plume/pellets. 1642.
Ex:- Lingford; Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.).
4 of date and correspondingly the horse's head is weak but attractive all the same and essentially
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 33.5-35.5 mm          
Ref: HC2143-2127     SOLD MAY 2009 Enquire    
£ 1650
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3085
EXETER MINT (1643-6). 1644 to left of mint mark.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.C.O.B. HC429-166, 6/05).
Some flat spots in the legend and last '4' of date, otherwise a splendid portrait piece.
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 31.5-33.5 mm          
Ref: HC2144-2128     SOLD JUNE 2009 Enquire    
£ 1650
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3097
WORCESTER MINT (1643-4). Oval draped shield with lions in the legend.
Ex:- Ryan (1304); Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 4/92).
Striking split at 1 o'clock running to the centre of the coin but still a splendid example.
 
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Size approx. 35.5-37.25 mm     Weight 223.5gn (14.48g)      
Ref: HC2142-2126     SOLD JUNE 2009 Enquire    
£ 2400
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3148
PONTEFRACT BESIEGED, (June 1648-March 1649).
Lozenge shaped. 1648.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 2/97, £700).
Pierced for use as a Royalist Supporter's badge, otherwise
BETTER THAN VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 35x41.5 mm     Weight 86.4gn (5.6g)      
Ref: HC2139-2120     SOLD MAY 2009 Enquire    
£ 2000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Crown.  S3062
EXETER MINT (1643-6). mm.castle, 1645.
A little irregular but presentable and overall
ALMOST VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 39-43 mm     Weight 28.2g      
Ref: HC2140-2121     SOLD OCTOBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 650
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1685].   Silver  Pennies. 
UNDATED ISSUE (double arch crown).
Choice - virtually as struck with a lustrous bloom (2 pieces).
 
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Size approx. 12.5 mm     Weight .5g each      
Ref: MC527-2119     SOLD JUNE 2009 Enquire    
£ 250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3009
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5), BR monogram below horse and below date. 1645.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Mark Rasmussen, 9/01); (P.Finn list 18, 2000, lot 318 £500).
A little clipped, dig above the central plume and a scratch at 7 o'clock but a scarce date and still presentable.
 
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Size approx. 33.5-34.5 mm     Weight 211.6gn (13.71g)      
Ref: HC2138-2118     SOLD OCTOBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 900
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3009
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5), BR monogram below horse and below date. 1644.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Spink auc.119, 3/97, lot 100).
Struck from a partially corroded obverse die and some weakness in the declaration but still with some very good details - overall
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 36-37 mm     Weight 229gn (14.84g)      
Ref: HC2137-2117     SOLD MAY 2009 Enquire    
£ 800
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3007
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5). Shrewsbury plume behind the King / three Bristol plumes above declaration, 1644 below, mm.plume / BR monogram.
Ex:- C.R.Taylor (Sotheby & Co., July 1874, lot 609, XXVII); Alan Morris (bgt.Studio Coins 9/00).
Weakness in the legend but an exceptional horse and rider.
 
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Size approx. 35-36 mm     Weight 223.3gn (14.47g)      
Ref: HC2136-2116     SOLD MAY 2009 Enquire    
£ 1650
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3007
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5). Shrewsbury plume behind King / three Bristol plumes above declaration,, 1644 below, mm.plume / BR monogram.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt. Nigel Tooley 11/00).
Some weakness in the legend but a full equestrian portrait and declaration - attractive, rich tone on a broad flan.
BETTER THAN GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 35-37 mm     Weight 222.5gn (14.42g)      
Ref: HC2135-2115     SOLD JULY 2009 Enquire    
£ 1500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2971
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Oxford bust / three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1642 below.
mm.Oxford plume / -.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.C.J.Martin 6/92).
A little irregular and weak in the hair - correspondingly in the centre of the reverse but with excellent face details making it
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 32-33 mm     Weight 86.7gn (5.61g)      
Ref: HC2134-2106     SOLD MAY 2009 Enquire    
£ 1200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3125
SALOPIA (Shrewsbury) mint. Tall horse with mane blown foward / FLORENT etc.
Minor surface marks and soft in the head and mint mark but an exceptional example all the same - overall
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 224.2gn (14.53g)      
Ref: HC2132-2103     SOLD MAY 2009 Enquire    
£ 4250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1685].   Silver  Crown.  S3358
THIRD BUST, 1676. V.OCTAVO edge.
Worn but clear.
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 29.56g      
Ref: MC520-2102     SOLD MAY 2009 Enquire    
£ 65
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2791
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group D, fourth bust, type 3a, no inner circles, mm.tun (1636-8). Sharp E3/2.
An excellent example being full and broad with good surfaces and attractive glossy tone.
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 91.7gn (5.94g)      
Ref: HC2128-2093     SOLD MARCH 2010 Enquire    
£ 300
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM AND MARY   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3435
FIRST BUSTS / SECOND SHIELDS. 1689.
A no problems, evenly worn coin.
A REALLY GOOD FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 14.88g      
Ref: MC516-2096     SOLD MAY 2009 Enquire    
£ 200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2791
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group D, fourth bust, type 3a, no inner circles, mm.tun (1636-8). Sharp E3/2.
As HC2128-2093 but a neater, rounder coin with a sharper legend and shield.
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 91.8gn (5.95g)      
Ref: HC2129-2094     SOLD OCTOBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 375
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2791
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42).
Group D, fourth bust, type 3a, no inner circles, mm.crown (1635-6). Sharp E2/2.
The usual bust for this type - a neat, round coin with a full shield and bust.
ALMOST VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 89.5gn (5.8g)      
Ref: HC2126-2091     SOLD OCTOBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 135
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2795
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group E, fifth 'Aberystwyth' bust, type 4.1, larger bust with single arched crown, mm.tun (1636-8). Sharp F2/1.
A tad irregular and very slightly double struck on the reverse but a much better than average specimen with some very sharp details, good surfaces and attractive bloom - overall

GOOD VERY FINE OR BETTER 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 90.4gn (5.86g)      
Ref: HC2125-2090     SOLD OCTOBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 450
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2791
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group D, fourth bust, type 3a, no inner circles, mm.bell (1634-5). Sharp E1/1.
A little irregular but a lovely portrait and scarcer than E2.
GOOD VERY FINE/VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 89.5gn (5.8g)      
Ref: HC2127-2092     SOLD MARCH 2010 Enquire    
£ 240
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2789
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42), Group D, fourth bust, type 3.1, Sharp D4/1, mm.portcullis (1633-4).
Ex:- Martin Hughes (bgt.P.Finn, list 14, 309); Alan Morris (bgt.S.N.C.2/00).
A little double struck on the reverse but a truly exceptional portrait - the scratches in the field are in fact on the die.
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 90.6gn (5.87g)      
Ref: HC2122-2086     SOLD APRIL 2009 Enquire    
£ 650
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Crown.  S2761
TOWER MINT under PARLIAMENT (1642-49). Group IV, fourth horseman, mm.sun (1645-6).
Strictly only VERY FINE but very, very attractive on a full, broad flan and of full weight.
VERY FINE. 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 30.09g      
Ref: HC2124-2088     SOLD MAY 2009 Enquire    
£ 2000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3085
EXETER MINT (1643-6), mm.rose, 1645 to left of mint mark.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Hereford market 1967).
1645 is a much scarcer date than 1644 and by now the obverse die shows fatigue. The reverse is double struck but still a collectable example.
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 81.3gn (5.27g)      
Ref: HC2121-2085     SOLD APRIL 2009 Enquire    
£ 900
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Crown.  S3061
EXETER MINT (1643-6), 1645, mm.castle / EX.
Ex:- C.O.B. HC1332-1046.
Weakness in the legends but a good, broad coin with a full equestrian portrait.
About VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 42-44 mm     Weight 29.72g      
Ref: HC2117-2078     SOLD MAY 2009 Enquire    
£ 1000
       
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 (Welsh silver), mm.negro's head (1626-7).
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.M.Rasmussen 11/03); also ex.Baldwins 1969.
Dark toned and corroded on the reverse between 6 o'clock and 11 o'clock but extremely rare with this mint mark.
FINE/FAIR 		 
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Size approx. 34.5-35.5 mm     Weight 222.8gn (14.44g)      
Ref: HC2115-2076     SOLD DECEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 1000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. 
TRURO MINT (1642-3). Walking horse, King holds sword, large head / Oblong shield, CR above. Lockett 9, Besly D2.
Ex:- Ryan (22/1/52), lot 1186; Alan Morris (bgt.R.Richardson 5/00).
Striking split at 3 o'clock and rear of the horse and part of the legend flat, correspondingly on the reverse, otherwise with some good details and an extremely rare variety.
 
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Size approx. 34.25-35 mm     Weight 236.9gn (15.35g)      
Ref: HC2114-2075     SOLD JUNE 2009 Enquire    
£ 2250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3103
WORCESTER MINT (1643-4). Briot type horse / oval shield, roses in legend (used on shilling die). Allen D-23. mm.uncertain (leopard's head)/lis. Ex:- Wigan; Webb 1,560; Murdoch, 194; Vaughan-Morgan, 336; Ryan, 1307; Vincent, (1956, plxiii.8);
Brooker, 1153; Alan Morris (bgt.R.Richardson 2/99 £2250). Ex:- Spink N.C.-1986 (£350); Feb.1990 (£1500), July 1992 (£1250).
What a provenance!
 
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Size approx. 35-36 mm     Weight 228.2gn (14.79g)      
Ref: HC2116-2077     SOLD APRIL 2009 Enquire    
£ 2750
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3151
PONTEFRACT Besieged (1648-9), after the death of Charles I, in the name of Charles II.
CAROL:II:etc. around HANC:DE/VS:DEDIT. Rev:-POST MORTEM:PATRIS:PRO:FILIO around gateway etc.
A pleasant, evenly struck and evenly worn - a very collectable example.
overall GOOD FINE 		 
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Size approx. 28.5-29.5 mm     Weight 67.7gn (4.39g)      
Ref: HC2113-2074     SOLD MAY 2009 Enquire    
£ 2750
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM III   [1694-1702].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3494
1698. DECIMO edge.
Attractive dark tone and well struck shields.
EXTREMELY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 33.5 mm     Weight g      
Ref: MC501-2062     SOLD MAY 2009 Enquire    
£ 600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. ANNE   [1702-1714].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3581
BEFORE UNION WITH SCOTLAND, 1704 TERTIO edge, plumes in angles on the reverse.
No problems
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight g      
Ref: MC502-2063     SOLD APRIL 2009 Enquire    
£ 600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM AND MARY   [1688-1694].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3435
FIRST BUSTS / SECOND SHIELD, 1689.
No frosting, no pearls.
Small edge bump at 7.30, otherwise attractively toned with an underlying bloom.
ALMOST EXTREMELY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 33-33.5 mm     Weight g      
Ref: MC499-2060     SOLD MAY 2009 Enquire    
£ 850
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM AND MARY   [1688-1694].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3436
SECOND BUSTS / CRUCIFORM SHIELDS, MM monogram in angles. 1693.
Slightly haymarked across the busts, otherwise
ALMOST VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 33-33.5 mm     Weight g      
Ref: MC500-2061     SOLD MAY 2009 Enquire    
£ 300
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1685].   Silver  Halfcrown. 
FIRST BUST, 1663.
Tiny rim bump at 11 o'clock on the obverse, otherwise a pleasing example and
APPROACHING VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 32.25-32.5 mm     Weight g      
Ref: MC498-2058     SOLD JANUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 550
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2868
YORK MINT (1643-4), mm.lion. Type 6.
A couple of minor metal defects on the obverse and a small dig in the field on the reverse - otherwise
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 34-35 mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC2109-2054     SOLD APRIL 2009 Enquire    
£ 850
       
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 (1631-2).
A well centred, full coin - overall
ABOUT VERY FINE/VERY FINE+ 		 
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Size approx. 34-34.5 mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC2110-2055     SOLD MARCH 2009 Enquire    
£ 350
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES II   [1685-1688].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3408
FIRST BUST, 1687.
A few minor rim nicks but pleasing all the same and
VERY FINE OR BETTER 		 
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Size approx. 33-33.5 mm     Weight g      
Ref: MC496-2052     SOLD JUNE 2009 Enquire    
£ 600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Crown.  S3055
EXETER MINT (1643-6). mm.rose, undated. Besly C-3.
Ex:- Ashley, Brooker, 1011; Alan Morris (bgt.Spink auc.67, lot 318).
Struck on a very broad flan - sharp shield, overall
VERY FINE/Rev better 		 
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Size approx. 42-46.5 mm     Weight 25.62g      
Ref: HC2104-2046     SOLD MAY 2009 Enquire    
£ 900
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM AND MARY   [1688-1694].   Silver  Crown.  S3433
1692. QVARTO edge.
A couple of tiny rim bumps but a very presentable example all the same.
 
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Size approx. 38.5 mm     Weight 30.04g      
Ref: MC494-2047     SOLD JUNE 2009 Enquire    
£ 1000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfpenny. S2851
TOWER MINT. Rose each side, no mint mark or legend.
Fresh - much as struck.
ABOUT EXTREMELY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 19.5-20 mm     Weight 3.9gn (.25g)      
Ref: HC2105-2048     SOLD JUNE 2009 Enquire    
£ 100
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfpenny. S2851
TOWER MINT. Rose each side, no mint mark or legend.
Fresh - much as struck
VERY FINE+ 		 
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Size approx. 19-20 mm     Weight 3.2gn (.21g)      
Ref: HC2106-2049     SOLD APRIL 2009 Enquire    
£ 50
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1625-1649].   Silver  Sixpence. S3382
1677.
Very attractive
EXTREMELY FINE OR PRACTICALLY SO 		 
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Size approx. 21-21.50 mm     Weight 2.98g      
Ref: MC495-2050     SOLD AUGUST 2009 Enquire    
£ 600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2868
YORK MINT (1643-4), mm.lion. Type 6.
A superb example.
EXTREMELY FINE OR PRACTICALLY SO 		 
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Size approx. 34.5 mm     Weight 224.2gn (14.53g)      
Ref: HC2100-2042     SOLD OCTOBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 2100
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Gold  Crown.  S2715
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42), Group D, fourth bust, mm.triangle (1639-40).
A broad, fresh looking coin with good details - overall
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 20-21 mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC2102-2044     SOLD MARCH 2009 Enquire    
£ 650
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Unite. S2619
SECOND COINAGE (1604-19), fourth bust, mm.coronet (1607-9).
Weakness in the crown above the shield and correspondingly on the obverse; a full and attractive piece nevertheless, with good surfaces and a bold portrait.
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 36.5-38 mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC2101-2043     SOLD MAY 2009 Enquire    
£ 2100
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Silver  Crown. S2665
THIRD COINAGE (1619-25), plume over shield (Welsh silver). mm.trefoil (1624).
A touch weak in the King's head but a better than average piece with a very bold horse -
GOOD VERY FINE/VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 42.5-43.5 mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC2099-2041     SOLD MAY 2009 Enquire    
£ 3000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. 
A PIECE OF FINE WORK:- TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42), Group B, type 1b2, plume over shield (Welsh silver), mm.anchor (1628-9). Sharp B5/2. Ex:- Alan Morris.
B5/2 is not known as a currency issue and this is the only recorded example as a fine work piece - see article in B.N.J.1992, pge.196, ill.plate 22, by M.Sharp.
 
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Size approx. 32-32.5 mm     Weight 90.9gn (5.89g)      
Ref: HC2098-2040     SOLD MARCH 2009 Enquire    
£ 2500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2954
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Oxford horseman, no ground line / three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1642 below. mm.plume / -.
Morr.D-3v.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.M.Rasmussen).
Well centred with good details of both the King's head and the horse's head and high weight.
 
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Size approx. 34.5-35.5 mm     Weight 232.6gn (15.07g)      
Ref: HC2091-2033     SOLD JULY 2009 Enquire    
£ 800
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2971
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Oxford bust / three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1642 below.
Evidence of die breaking up on the reverse, otherwise attractive and
ABOUT VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 94.3gn (6.11g)      
Ref: HC2087-2029     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 850
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1685].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3367
FOURTH BUST. 1679. T.PRIMO edge.
Attractively toned.
BETTER THAN VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 32-32.5 mm     Weight 14.75g      
Ref: MC493-2028     SOLD OCTOBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2793
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-1649). Group D, fourth bust, type 3b, plume over shield, mm.crown (1635-6). Sharp E2/3.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 10/93).
A full, well centred coin - exceptional
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 89.4gn (5.79g)      
Ref: HC2085-2023     SOLD NOVEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 550
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Crown. S2926
SHREWSBURY MINT (1642), Shrewsbury horseman with ground line / Shrewsbury plumes above declaration. THE PLATE COIN IN SPINK STANDARD CATALOGUE 2009.
A little irregular, otherwise
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 27.46g      
Ref: HC2083-2021     SOLD MAY 2009 Enquire    
£ 4350
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2785
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42), Group B, second bust, type 1b2, plume over shield (Welsh silver), mm.heart (1629-30). Sharp B5/2.
Ex:- Checkley (Glens.10/2/65, lot 244); Ashby (Spink 7/00, lot 2164); Alan Morris (bgt.Richardson).
A few weak areas but very pleasing and overall
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 92.7gn (6.01g)      
Ref: HC2084-2022     SOLD MARCH 2009 Enquire    
£ 1000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2878
ABERYSTWYTH MINT (1638/9-42), mm.book. First type, horseman similar to Tower type III.
Ex:- Westminster School collection (Sothebys', May 1976, lot 431); Alan Morris (bgt.R.Richardson 4/99).
A very pleasing, neat, round coin.
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 33-34.5 mm     Weight 230.7gn (14.95g)      
Ref: HC2070-2008     SOLD MARCH 2009 Enquire    
£ 3250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2768
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42), Group II, second horseman, type 2/1b, plume over shield (Welsh silver), mm.plume (1630-1). Ex:- Ryan, 1952, lot 1089; Carlyon-Britton (Seaby's Bulletin, Jan.1962, no.Y136); Brooker 296 (bgt.Spink, 18/1/62).
Excessively rare, type 2/16 mules are extremely rare anyway but with this mint mark, there is only one other known.
GOOD FINE/VERY FINE+ 		 
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Size approx. 35.5-36 mm     Weight 227.9gn (14.77g)      
Ref: HC2069-2007     SOLD FEB 2009 Enquire    
£ 2650
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2928
SHREWSBURY MINT (1642), Aberystwyth horseman, Shrewsbury plume behind / three Shrewsbury plumes above declaration; 1642 below. mm.pellets / -. Morr.B/4. Ex:- R.Carlyon Britton; Brooker; Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 4/94).
A couple of stretch marks on the obverse, otherwise an excellent example with an excellent provenance.
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 227.3gn (14.73g)      
Ref: HC2067-2005     SOLD FEB 2009 Enquire    
£ 2000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3064
EXETER MINT (1643-6). Round shield with eight even scrolls. Besly J12 (no pellets on the pyramids between the scrolls). There are only three examples known of J12:- this piece, the Brooker coin and the recently sold example, HC1989-1896, on our website.
A little light (clipped?) but very sharp centres.
 
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Size approx. 32.5-34 mm     Weight 214.8gn (13.92g)      
Ref: HC2068-2006     SOLD JUNE 2009 Enquire    
£ 2000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Sixpence. S2981
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Aberystwyth obverse dies, mm.book / three Shrewsbury plumes above declaration, 1643 below.
Creased and crimped with a few digs on the obverse, otherwise
BETTER THAN VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 25.5-26 mm     Weight 52gn (3.37g)      
Ref: HC2065-2002     SOLD FEB 2009 Enquire    
£ 600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Threepence. S2877
YORK MINT (1643-4), mm.lion.
A tad off centre
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 18.5 mm     Weight 17.3gn (1.11g)      
Ref: HC2066-2003     SOLD FEB 2009 Enquire    
£ 150
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Unite. S2618
SECOND COINAGE (1604-19), SECOND BUST, mm.lis (1604-5).
A few tiny metal flaws in the obverse field but well detailed with a sharp portrait.
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE + 		 
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Size approx. 37-37.5 mm     Weight 155.2gn (10.06g)      
Ref: HC2059-1996     SOLD FEB 2009 Enquire    
£ 2400
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM III   [1694-1702].   Silver  Sixpence. S3538
THIRD BUST, 1697.
Attractive and well struck,
GOOD EXTREMELY FINE AND BETTER 		 
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Size approx. 21-22 mm     Weight 2.95g      
Ref: HC2058-1995     SOLD MARCH 2009 Enquire    
£ 250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3070
EXETER MINT (1643-6), mm.rose. Briot's horseman with lumpy ground / round shield with five short and two long scrolls, 1644 to left of mint mark. Besly K23.
Ex:- Lingford; Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 1/91).
A bit short of flan but of good weight.
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 228.5gn (14.81g)      
Ref: HC2055-1989     SOLD FEB 2009 Enquire    
£ 650
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2880
ABERYSYWYTH MINT (1638/9-42), mm.book. Spirited horseman, no ground. FRAN ET HIB.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.R.Richardson 3/99).
Stretch marks on the obverse, otherwise a pleasing example.
 
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Size approx. 34.5-35.5 mm     Weight 232.7gn (15.08g)      
Ref: HC2054-1988     SOLD MARCH 2009 Enquire    
£ 1400
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Groat. S2891
ABERYSTWYTH MINT (1638/9-42), mm.book. Large bust, M:BR:F:ET:HI (not in Brooker).
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.2/90).
Some evidence of die breaking on the reverse but a well-centred, full example.
BETTER THAN VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 22.5 mm     Weight 31.2gn (2.01g)      
Ref: HC2052-1986     SOLD FEB 2009 Enquire    
£ 225
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3010
BRISTOL MINT (1643-45), 1644, BR monogram below horse and date.
Some flat areas but on a full flan
A REALLY GOOD FINE 		 
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Size approx. 36-37 mm     Weight 14.4g      
Ref: HC2051-1985     SOLD MARCH 2009 Enquire    
£ 650
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Threepence. S2894
ABERYSTWYTH MINT (1638/9-42), mm.book. First small bust.
Some soft areas but attractive, otherwise
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 19-19.5 mm     Weight 21.9gn (1.42g)      
Ref: HC2050-1984     SOLD FEB 2009 Enquire    
£ 200
 

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