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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1685].   Copper  Farthing. 
1675.
A very collectable example.
BETTER THAN VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 22.75 mm     Weight 5.37g      
Ref: MC477-1890     SOLD FEB 2009 Enquire    
£ 225
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1685].   Silver  Crown. S3358
THIRD BUST, 1676.
Quite a decent example.
A REALLY GOOD FINE 		 
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Size approx. 38.25 mm     Weight 29.73g      
Ref: MC476-1888     SOLD NOVEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 300
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2789
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-1642). Group D, falling lace collar, garnished oval shield with C R at sides, Sharp D2/1, mm.harp (1632-3).
For a bit of added interest, the C in CHRISTO is a G.
VERY FINE or practically so 		 
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Size approx. 30-32 mm     Weight 90.9gn (5.89g)      
Ref: HC1984-1886     SOLD FEB 2009 Enquire    
£ 250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2791
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group E, Aberystwyth bust, double arched crown, small mark of value. Sharp F1/1. mm.tun (1636-8).
Well struck bust and shield.
ALMOST GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 30-30.5 mm     Weight 94.9gn (6.15g)      
Ref: HC1985-1887     SOLD FEB 2009 Enquire    
£ 325
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2782
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42), Group A, large crown with outer arch jewelled. Sharp A2/1, mm.lis (1625).
Excellent portrait, therefore
ALMOST GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 30-31 mm     Weight 92.4gn (5.99g)      
Ref: HC1982-1884     SOLD MAY 2009 Enquire    
£ 480
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2782
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42), Group A, large crown with outer arch jewelled. Sharp A2/1, mm.lis (1625).
Some very slight double striking, otherwise a full, handsome coin.
ABOUT VERY FINE/GOOD VERYFINE 		 
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Size approx. 30-31 mm     Weight 91.8gn (5.95g)      
Ref: HC1983-1885     SOLD OCTOBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 360
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2781
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42), Group A, high double-arched crown with both arches jewelled, Sharp A1/1, mm.lis (1625).
Small striking split at 5 o'clock (obv.), otherwise
VERY FINE+ 		 
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Size approx. 31-32 mm     Weight 92gn (5.96g)      
Ref: HC1981-1883     SOLD JANUARY 2009 Enquire    
£ 480
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Sixpence. S2805
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42), Group A, 1625, mm.lis.
Lightly scratched on the obverse but still a very collectable example.
 
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Size approx. 26-27 mm     Weight 41.8gn (2.71g)      
Ref: HC1976-1877     SOLD DECEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Sixpence. S2860
BRIOT'S SECOND MILLLED ISSUE (1638-9). mm.anchor and mullet / anchor.
Only the slightest evidence of reduction marks, therefore
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 25 mm     Weight 45.7gn (2.96g)      
Ref: HC1977-1878     SOLD DECEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 360
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Crown. S3062
EXETER MINT (1643-6). Silver Crown. Large 1645, mm.castle. Besly D29.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 2/97).
Dark toned on a broad flan - some flat spots but overall
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 42.5-44.5 mm     Weight 29.23g      
Ref: HC1974-1870     SOLD MARCH 2009 Enquire    
£ 900
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM III   [1694-1702].   Silver  Sixpence. S3520
FIRST BUST, large crowns. 1696.
A little haymarking and a touch weak on the reverse.
ABOUT EXTREMELY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 21-25 mm     Weight 2.95g      
Ref: MC472-1872     SOLD DECEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 125
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2882
ABERYSTWYTH MINT (1638/9-42)). mm.book. Inner circle on reverse only, small xii.
Ex:- Osborne (Glens 23/4/91, lot 280); Alan Morris (bgt.L.B. 1/93).
A little short of flan and a small striking split at 3 o'clock with associated flat spot and correspondingly on the reverse in the plumes and to the right, otherwise a sharp
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 29-30 mm     Weight 92.9gn (6.02g)      
Ref: HC1975-1871     SOLD JUNE 2009 Enquire    
£ 1500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. ANNE   [1702-1714].   Silver  Halfcrown. 
AFTER UNION WITH SCOTLAND. 1714 roses and plumes in the angles on the reverse.
Obverse toned / reverse with a touch of lustre.
VERY FINE/GOOD VERY FINE+ 		 
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Size approx. 33.5-34.5 mm          
Ref: MC471-1865     SOLD JANUARY 2009 Enquire    
£ 320
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM III   [1694-1702].   Silver  Crown. S3470
1695 SEPTIMO edge.
A couple of very minor bumps but basically a no problems coin.
ALMOST GOOD FINE 		 
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Size approx. 39-40 mm          
Ref: MC470-1864     SOLD NOVEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 135
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2883
ABERYSTWYTH MINT (1638/9-42), mm.book. Inner circles both sides.
Ex:- Willis Collection, lot 349, Glens.6/91; Alan Morris (bgt.L.B. 6/91).
Metal fault through the bust, otherwise an attractive piece.
 
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Size approx. 31 mm     Weight 5.98g      
Ref: HC1968-1862     SOLD JULY 2010 Enquire    
£ 950
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1685].   Copper  Farthing. S3394
1672.
Metal fault to edge at 2 o'clock (rev.) and correspondingly at 4 o'clock (obv.), otherwise very attractive with a tinge of lustre.
ALMOST EXTREMELY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 23 mm          
Ref: MC469-1861     SOLD JANUARY 2009 Enquire    
£ 360
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1685].   Silver  Crown. S3359
FOURTH BUST, 1681.
A couple of very minor rim bumps, otherwise darkly toned
ALMOST VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 38.5-38.75 mm          
Ref: MC468-1860     SOLD NOVEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 400
       
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: HC1966-1855     SOLD. JANUARY 2009 Enquire    
£ 650
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2873
YORK MINT (1643-4), mm.lion. Type 4.
Light scratch behind bust, otherwise
ABOUT VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 31-31.5 mm     Weight 6.4g      
Ref: HC1964-1853     SOLD DECEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. ANNE   [1702-1714].   Silver  Crown. 
AFTER UNION WITH SCOTLAND. 1707E. (Edinburgh).
A few very minor rim bumps and slight evidence of flan adjustment
GOOD FINE/REVERSE BETTER 		 
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Size approx. 39-40 mm          
Ref: MC467-1856     SOLD NOVEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3086
EXETER MINT (1643-6). mm.rose, 1644. Round shield with six scrolls.
Exceptional piece on a broad flan.
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 33.5-34.5 mm     Weight 5.6g      
Ref: HC1965-1854     SOLD - NOVEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 1750
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. ANNE   [1702-1714].   Silver  Shilling. S3610
AFTER UNION WITH SCOTLAND, THIRD BUST, PLAIN IN THE ANGLES ON THE REVERSE. 1707.
Struck slightly off centre, otherwise a superb
PRACTICALLY MINT STATE 		 
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Size approx. mm          
Ref: MC466-1852     SOLD JANUARY 2009 Enquire    
£ 300
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM III   [1694-1702].   Silver  Shilling. S3516
FIFTH BUST, 1700.
Superb example with much bloom.
PRACTICALLY MINT STATE 		 
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Size approx. 25.5-26.5 mm          
Ref: MC465-1851     SOLD NOVEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 400
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Crown. S2946
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Shrewsbury obverse die, 1642, no mint mark.
A truly exceptional coin - full, round and boldly struck.
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE AND BETTER 		 
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Size approx. 43.5-44.5 mm     Weight 29.77g      
Ref: HC1957-1843     SOLD NOVEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 5000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1685].   Silver  Sixpence. S3309
FIRST ISSUE without inner circles or mark of value. mm.crown.
A couple of very light scratches and nick to the rim at 11.30, otherwise a very attractive
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 45.4gn (2.94g)      
Ref: HC1954-1840     SOLD - NOVEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 750
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2870
YORK MINT (1643-4), mm.lion. Type 1, Besly 1A.
Straight bit to edge at 6 o'clock as is often the case with York coins (caused in the manufacturing process) and slightly bent, otherwise a very sharp coin.
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 79.9gn (5.18g)      
Ref: HC1953-1839     SOLD JUNE 2009 Enquire    
£ 1200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2763
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group 1, type 1a1, mm.lis (1625).
Attractive
ALMOST VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 226.1gn (14.65g)      
Ref: HC1955-1841     SOLD MARCH 2009 Enquire    
£ 700
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2869
YORK MINT (1643-4), mm.lion. Type 7, Besly 2F.
Bold - and much harder to get than Type 6 in this grade.
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 222.5gn (14.42g)      
Ref: HC1956-1842     SOLD FEB 2009 Enquire    
£ 1150
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Sixpence. S2981
OXFORD MINT(1642-6), Aberystwyth obverse die, mm.book; three Shrewsbury plumes. 1643.
A good, full coin.
BETTER THAN FINE/VERY FINE+ 		 
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Size approx. 26-26.5 mm     Weight 45.4gn (2.94g)      
Ref: HC1950-1834     SOLD DECEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 550
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3140A
NEWARK BESIEGED, several times 1645-6, surrendered May 1646.
A few stretch marks and uneven cutting of the planchet but attractive all the same and otherwise
BETTER THAN VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 38.75x32.5 mm     Weight 219.1gn (14.21g)      
Ref: HC1951-1835     SOLD MARCH 2009 Enquire    
£ 1750
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3143
NEWARK BESIEGED, several times 1645-6, surrendered May 1646.
Struck from gilt plate with some undertype evident, making it more desirable than a standard piece.
 
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Size approx. 37x33.75 mm     Weight 86.3gn (5.59g)      
Ref: HC1952-1836     SOLD MAY 2009 Enquire    
£ 1750
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1680].   Silver  Sixpence. S3382
1681.
Very minor haymarking.
APPROACHING EXTREMELY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 20.5-21.5 mm     Weight 2.97g      
Ref: MC462-1837     SOLD MAY 2010 Enquire    
£ 475
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM AND MARY   [1689-1694].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3434
FIRST BUSTS, FIRST SHIELDS, 1689.

PRACTICALLY VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 33.5 mm     Weight 14.98g      
Ref: MC463-1838     SOLD DECEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 275
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2785
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group B, type 1b2, mm.castle (1627-8). Sharp B2/2.
A few stretch marks on the obverse, otherwise a very decent example.
 
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Size approx. 30-31 mm     Weight 88.1gn (5.71g)      
Ref: HC1948-1832     SOLD JUNE 2011 Enquire    
£ 450
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2785
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group B, type 1b2, mm.castle (1627-8). Sharp B2/2.
Obverse a tad off-centre but an excellent example all the same.
 
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Size approx. 31-32 mm     Weight 92.1gn (5.97g)      
Ref: HC1947-1831     SOLD NOVEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 700
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2864
YORK MINT (1643-4), mm.lion. Type 2, ground line with grass. Besly 1c.
A little clipped, otherwise
NEAR FINE/GOOD FINE 		 
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Size approx. 32-35 mm     Weight 216gn (14g)      
Ref: HC1946-1830     SOLD NOVEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2859
NICHOLAS BRIOT'S COINAGE (1631-9), SECOND MILLED ISSUE (1638-9). mm.anchor.
Reduction marks around the edge but main devices clear - beautifully toned and
EXTREMELY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 31 mm     Weight 93.8gn (6.08g)      
Ref: HC1944-1828     SOLD NOVEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 1350
       
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). FRC XV/XX (thid coin). Ex:- H.A.Parsons (Part II, Glens.11-13 May 1954, lot 418); J.F.H.Checkley (Glens.10th Feb.1965, lot 45); F.R.Cooper (Glens.8th Nov.1978, lot 71).
A full, round
BETTER THAN VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 44 mm     Weight 29.9g      
Ref: HC1941-1825     SOLD MAY 2009 Enquire    
£ 2000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2859
NICHOLAS BRIOT'S COINAGE (1631-9). SECOND MILLED ISSUE (1638-9). mm.anchor. B / anchor.
Ex:- Brunn, lot 753, 1926 sale (Plate coin).

Adjustment mark showing round the edge but otherwise well struck with a rich, dark tone and
ALMOST EXTREMELY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 31 mm     Weight 91.4gn (5.92g)      
Ref: HC1939-1823     SOLD JUNE 2009 Enquire    
£ 1000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Halfcrown. S2629
SECOND COINAGE (1604-19), FIRST BUST, mm.grapes [over escallop on the obverse] (1607).
Ex:- Ryan (lot 405).
A pleasing, well centred, even, little coin and a very rare mint mark.
 
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Size approx. 17-17.25 mm     Weight 19.9gn (1.31g)      
Ref: HC1940-1824     SOLD JULY 2009 Enquire    
£ 550
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2853
NICHOLAS BRIOT'S COINAGE (1631-9), FIRST MILLED ISSUE (1631-2). mm.flower and B/B.
Tiny scratch behind the King's cloak and a small dig to the rim at 6 o'clock, otherwise
ALMOST VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 35.5 mm     Weight 229.8g (14.89g)      
Ref: HC1938-1822     SOLD MARCH 2009 Enquire    
£ 950
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM III   [1694-1702].   Silver  Shilling. S3500
FIRST BUST, 1697E (EXETER).
Good portrait - overall
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 24.5-25.5 mm     Weight 6.05g      
Ref: MC458-1818     SOLD. JANUARY 2009 Enquire    
£ 225
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM III   [1694-1702].   Silver  Shilling. S3502
FIRST BUST, 1697y (York).
Well struck.
APPROACHING VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 25-26 mm     Weight 5.86g      
Ref: MC459-1819     SOLD OCTOBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 165
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Silver  Shilling. S2668
THIRD COINAGE (1619-1625), Sixth bust, mm.thistle (1621-3).
Ex:- Lockett (Glens.4-6 Nov.1958, lot 3346) & Asherson (Spink auc.6-11 Oct.1979, lot 24) Part.
Obverse mint mark not very clear but overall
A REALLY GOOD FINE+/VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 30.5-30.75 mm     Weight 89.2gn (5.78g)      
Ref: HC1934-1813     SOLD OCTOBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Silver  Shilling. S2668
THIRD COINAGE (1619-1625), Sixth bust, mm.lis (1623-4).
Ex:- Lockett (Glens.4-6 Nov.1958, lot 3346) & Asherson (Spink auc.6-11 Oct.1979, lot 24) Part.
Well centred on a broad flan.
A REALLY GOOD FINE 		 
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Size approx. 30.5-31.5 mm     Weight 91.7gn (5.95g)      
Ref: HC1932-1811     SOLD NOVEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2789
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-1642), Group D,mm.harp (1632-33).
Ex:- Pegg (Spink auc.11, 8/10/1980, lot 204 part).
Quite full and well centred.
A REALLY GOOD FINE 		 
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Size approx. 31-31.5 mm     Weight 90.9gn (5.89g)      
Ref: HC1931-1810     SOLD JUNE 2009 Enquire    
£ 140
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM III   [1694-1702].   Silver  Crown. S3472
THIRD BUST, 1696.
A collectable example.
BETTER THAN FINE 		 
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Size approx. 39.5-39.75 mm     Weight g      
Ref: MC456-1809     SOLD OCTOBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 125
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Silver  Shilling. S2668
THIRD COINAGE (1619-1625), Sixth bust, mm.trefoil (1624).
Ex:- Lockett (Glens.4-6 Nov.1958, lot 3346)& Asherson (Spink auc.6-11 Oct.1979, lot 24) Part.
Well centred on a broad flan.
A REALLY GOOD FINE 		 
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Size approx. 30-31 mm     Weight 92.6gn (6g)      
Ref: HC1933-1812     SOLD MARCH 2009 Enquire    
£ 175
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Double-crown. S2623
SECOND COINAGE (1604-19), Fifth bust, mm.trefoil (1613).
Ex:- Lockett, lot 2102.
Very slight crimp but a neat, round coin on a full flan.
 
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Size approx. 29 mm     Weight 76.1gn (4.93g)      
Ref: HC1937-1816     SOLD OCTOBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 750
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Quarter-laurel. S2642A
THIRD COINAGE (1619-1625), FOURTH BUST, mm.trefoil (1624).
A little uneven and a small clogged die flaw on the reverse in the crown, otherwise
GOOD VERY FINE/VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC1930-1808     SOLD OCTOBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. 
PONTEFRACT BESIEGED, June 1648-March 1649. Lozenge shaped with XII dividing PC, 1648.
Pierced at top for use as a Royalist Supporters' badge - later plugged.
 
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Size approx. 31 x 40.5 mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC1929-1807     SOLD NOVEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 2000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Laurel (20s). S2638B
THIRD COINAGE (1619-25), FOURTH HEAD, small ties, mm.lis (1623-4).
Full bust and shield with a gentle tone.
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC1925-1802     SOLD OCTOBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 1500
       
ENGLISH - MILLED - HOUSE OF STUART. ANNE   [1702-1714].   Gold  Two Guineas. S2569
AFTER UNION WITH SCOTLAND, 1711.
Attractive with some peripheral toning.
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: MC454-1800     SOLD OCTOBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 3000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Pound. S2940
OXFORD MINT (1642-6), Shrewsbury horseman trampling on arms, 1642.
A few bumps as always with these heavy lumps but a good example all the same, with an attractive tone and good details.
 
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Size approx. 51-53 mm     Weight 120g      
Ref: HC1924-1801     SOLD NOVEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 7250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3151
PONTEFRACT BESIEGED, June 1648-March 1648-9.
CAROL:II: etc., around HANC:DE/VS:DEDIT/1648.
Reverse reads - POST:MORTEM:PATRIS:PRO:FILIO around gateway etc.
Well struck and attractively toned on a good sized flan.
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC1922-1798     SOLD OCTOBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 8000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2869
YORK MINT (1643-4), mm.lion, type 7.
Edge a little uneven, otherwise
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 34.5-35.5 mm     Weight 230gn (14.9g)      
Ref: HC1918-1794     SOLD FEB 2009 Enquire    
£ 750
       
ENGLISH - MILLED - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM AND MARY   [1688-1694].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3434
FIRST BUSTS / FIRST SHIELDS, 1689.
Dark, rich tone - attractive
ALMOST GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 33 mm     Weight 14.95g      
Ref: MC451-1791     SOLD OCTOBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 425
       
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).
An exceptional equestrian portrait, especially for this type.
 
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Size approx. 34.5-36.5 mm     Weight 220.8gn (14.31g)      
Ref: HC1919-1795     SOLD NOVEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 350
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1685].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3367
FOURTH BUST, 1682.
Tiny die flaw on King's forehead, otherwise attractive
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 14.9g      
Ref: MC452-1792     SOLD JANUARY 2009 Enquire    
£ 500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1685].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3367
FOURTH BUST, 1677.
Very attractive
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 32.5-33 mm     Weight 14.90g      
Ref: MC453-1793     SOLD OCTOBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 825
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Half-pound. S2944
OXFORD MINT (1642-6), Shrewsbury horseman over arms / Shrewsbury die, 1642, mm.plume / -
A very presentable piece, being well centred, full and round with an attractive light tone.
 
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Size approx. 45.5-46 mm     Weight 60.11g      
Ref: HC1917-1787     SOLD JANUARY 2009 Enquire    
£ 3000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2853
NICHOLAS BRIOT'S COINAGE (1631-9), FIRST MILLED ISSUE (1631-2). mm.flower and B/B.
Ex:- Lingford.
An excellent example, being attractively toned with good surfaces.
BETTER THAN GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 35-36 mm     Weight 229.6gn (14.88g)      
Ref: HC1914-1784     SOLD APRIL 2009 Enquire    
£ 2000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2797
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group E, fifth bust, type 4.1 var., mm.triangle (1639-40).
Weak on King's nose, otherwise a full, round coin with an attractive old tone.
 
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Size approx. 30.5-31.5 mm     Weight 82.4gn (5.34g)      
Ref: HC1910-1778     SOLD MARCH 2010 Enquire    
£ 200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. ANNE   [1702-1714].   Silver  Shilling. S3618
AFTER UNION WITH SCOTLAND, Fourth bust, 1711, plain in the angles on the reverse.
Attractive example.
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 25-26 mm     Weight 6.02g      
Ref: MC446-1777     SOLD JANUARY 2009 Enquire    
£ 90
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2800
TOWER MINT under PARLIAMENT (1642-49). Group F, sixth bust, mm.sun (1645-6).
A little irregular and the reverse a little 'messily' struck but with a splendid portrait.
 
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Size approx. 31-32 mm     Weight 89.4gn (5.79g)      
Ref: HC1911-1779     SOLD JUNE 2010 Enquire    
£ 150
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Ninepence. S3144
NEWARK BESIEGED, several times 1645-6, surrendered May 1646. 1645, the scarce date.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Spink auc.119, lot 107, 3/97).
The 1645 coins of this type were struck from the same reverse die as the halfcrowns. This coin shows the die flaw common to these pieces quite clearly.
 
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Size approx. 29.5 x 39.5 mm     Weight 67.8gn (4.39g)      
Ref: HC1909-1773     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 1100
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Ninepence. S3144
NEWARK BESIEGED, several times 1645-6, surrendered May 1646.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.10/99)-(P.Finn list 17).
A neatly struck, well centred coin.
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 34.5 x 33 mm     Weight 69.4gn (4.49g)      
Ref: HC1908-1772     SOLD. OCTOBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 1300
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3140
NEWARK BESIEGED, several times 1645-6, surrendered May 1646. 1645, the scarce date.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Spink auc.119, lot 107, 3/97).
Struck on a roughly prepared flan but still with much eye appeal and otherwise
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 32 x 35 mm     Weight 224.2gn (14.52g)      
Ref: HC1907-1771     SOLD OCTOBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 2100
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3140A
NEWARK BESIEGED, several times 1645-6, surrendered May 1646.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.10/99) - (P.Finn list 17).
Well centred
BETTER THAN VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 34.5 x 31.5 mm     Weight 221.2gn (14.33g)      
Ref: HC1901-1765     SOLD MARCH 2009 Enquire    
£ 2000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Crown. S
SECOND COINAGE (1604-19), Third bust, mm.key (1609-10).
A few gentle hairlines and softly struck, otherwise fresh and full.
 
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Size approx. 21-22 mm     Weight 38.6gn (2.5g)      
Ref: HC1900-1764     SOLD JULY 2009 Enquire    
£ 600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Half-Laurel. S2641A
THIRD COINAGE (1619-1625). mm.trefoil (1624).
Slightly bowed with some very light double- striking in the obverse legend and weaknesses on the reverse but fresh with a superb portrait.
 
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Size approx. 27-27.5 mm     Weight 70gn (4.53g)      
Ref: HC1899-1763     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 1500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2779
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42), Group IV, type 4, mm.triangle in circle (1641-3).
A little irregular but with some good details and full weight plus.
 
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Size approx. 33.5-35 mm     Weight 237.2gn (15.39g)      
Ref: HC1893-1757     SOLD MARCH 2010 Enquire    
£ 125
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2780
TOWER MINT under PARLIAMENT (1642-49), Group V, type 5, tall, spirited horse, mm.sun (1645-6).
A little worn but clear and quite full.
 
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Size approx. 35.5-36 mm     Weight 228.4gn (14.8g)      
Ref: HC1892-1756     SOLD MARCH 2010 Enquire    
£ 100
       
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; mm.harp (1632-3).
A peanut short of flan but a collectable piece with a full bust and shield.
GOOD FINE/ ABOUT VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 30-31 mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC1885-1745     SOLD SEPT 2011 Enquire    
£ 140
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Sixpence. S2819
TOWER MINT under PARLIAMENT (1642-1649). Group G, late 'Aberystwyth' bust, type 4.4, mm.sceptre (1646-8).
Slightly irregular but a full coin and a difficult mint mark.
 
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Size approx. 25.5-27 mm     Weight 231.2gn (14.98g)      
Ref: HC1884-1744     SOLD MARCH 2009 Enquire    
£ 180
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Crown. S2753
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group 1, type 1a, mm.crosscalvary (1625-6).
Striking splits and some weakness in the legend, otherwise attractively toned and
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 42-43 mm     Weight 29.88g      
Ref: HC1882-1741     SOLD JUNE 2010 Enquire    
£ 1250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. S2763
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group 1, type 1a1, rose on housing, mm.lis (1625).
Ex:- Farquhar (bgt.Spink, June 1905 [£1-10s]); Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 8/92 [175].
A touch double struck in the obverse legend, otherwise attractive and scarce
 
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Size approx. 35-36 mm     Weight 230.8gn (14.94g)      
Ref: HC1881-1740     SOLD AUGUST 2009 Enquire    
£ 700
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. S2764
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group 1, type 1a2, no rose on housing and no ground line, mm.lis (1625).
Ex:- Osborne; Alan Morris (bgt.Dawson 20/12/91).
Very light scratch on obverse, otherwise a neat and attractively toned coin.
PRACTICALLY VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 34.5-35.5 mm     Weight 229.8gn (14.89g)      
Ref: HC1880-1739     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 550
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Silver   Shilling. S2654
SECOND COINAGE (1604-19), THIRD BUST, mm.lis (1604-5).
Much good detail.
ALMOST GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 30.5-31.5 mm     Weight 91.8gn (5.94g)      
Ref: HC1878-1737     SOLD OCTOBER 2010 Enquire    
£ 300
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Laurel (20s). S2638B
THIRD COINAGE (1619-1625), THIRD BUST, FOURTH HEAD, very small ties, mm.lis (1623-4).
Very light brush marks and light scratch on the King's cheek, otherwise with much good detail.
VERY FINE TO GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 33.5-34.5 mm     Weight 139.8gn (9.06g)      
Ref: HC1876-1735     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 1500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Sixpence. S2860
NICHOLAS BRIOT'S COINAGE (1631-9), SECOND MILLED ISSUE (1638-9). mm.anchor.
Flan reduction marks, mainly in the legend and not spoiling the portrait and otherwise,
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 24.7 mm     Weight 46.1gn (2.99g)      
Ref: HC1094-765     SOLD JANUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 180
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Threepence. S3024
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5). Aberystwyth obverse / Three Bristol plumes above declaration, 1644 below. mm.book / - .
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.M.Rasmussen).
Surface crack on obverse and creased.
 
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Size approx. 16.5-17 mm     Weight 22.8gn (1.48g)      
Ref: HC1871-1727     SOLD SEPT 2008 Enquire    
£ 120
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Shilling. 
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Oxford bust / Three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1643 below, mm.plume / - . Morr.F3.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.B.Dawson, 9/89).


A little small and ragged edge between 2 and 6 o'clock but with an exceptional portrait.
 
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Size approx. 28-30 mm     Weight 86gn (5.57g)      
Ref: HC1868-1724     SOLD OCTOBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 1250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3140A
NEWARK BESIEGED, several times 1645-6, surrendered May 1646. Large crown between C R, XXX below; R./ OBS / NEWARK / 1646.
Ex:- Seaby 76, 1974.
A couple of very minor digs or cavities in the crown, otherwise
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 30.5x35 mm     Weight 232gn (15.04g)      
Ref: HC1728-1527     SOLD AUGUST 2008 Enquire    
£ 1700
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Sixpence. S3020
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5). Bust of fine style, plumelet before face, 1644. mm.- / BR monogram.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.M.C.F. 12/95).
Has seen better days - creased, cracked and dented.
 
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Size approx. 25.5-26.5 mm     Weight 40.2gn (2.61g)      
Ref: HC1869-1725     SOLD AUGUST 2008 Enquire    
£ 300
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3143
NEWARK besieged several times 1645-6, surrendered May 1646.
Ex:- Glens auc.9/4/75, lot 175. Alan Morris (bgt.Amphora June 1975, £90).
Slightly soft in the centres, otherwise well centred on a broad, square flan and struck on gilt plate.
 
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Size approx. 33.5-33.75 mm     Weight 90.9gn (5.89g)      
Ref: HC1749-1558     SOLD AUGUST 2008 Enquire    
£ 1800
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Shilling. S3016A
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5), plume and plumelet above declaration, 1644 BR monogram below.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Studio Coins).
Very slightly crimped and a touch clipped, otherwise
ABOUT VERY FINE 		 
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    Weight 86.2gn (5.59g)      
Ref: HC1842-1685     SOLD AUGUST 2008 Enquire    
£ 850
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM AND MARY   [1688-1694].   Copper  Farthing. S3453
1694.
Collectable.
 
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Size approx. 22.5 mm     Weight 5.03g      
Ref: MC438-1717     Enquire    
£ 45
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Shilling. S3012
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5). Oxford obverse die / three Bristol plumes above declaration, 1643 below, mm.plume / BR monogram. Morr.A5 var.
Ex:- Alan Morris.
King's face rubbed, otherwise
ABOUT FINE 		 
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Size approx. 31.5-32.5 mm     Weight 85.4gn (5.53g)      
Ref: HC1865-1715     SOLD DECEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 375
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. 
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). OXFORD HORSEMAN WITH GROUNDLINE. THREE OXFORD PLUMES ABOVE DECLATION, 1643 below. No mint mark either side.
Ex:- Alan Morris.
Some double striking and obverse weak.(RARE VARIETY).
 
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Size approx. 34.5-36 mm     Weight 231.6gn (15.01g)      
Ref: HC1856-1704     SOLD DECEMBER 2010 Enquire    
£ 700
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. 
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). BRIOT HORSEMAN, ROUGH GROUND BELOW. LARGE CENTRAL PLUME and TWO OXFORD PLUMES, 1644, mm.plume / -, LOZENGES BY PLUMES AND DATE AND OX. Morr.E-8.
Ex:- Alan Morris.

Weak in the centres as usual, otherwise a presentable example of this rare type on a full flan.
 
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Size approx. 34-35 mm     Weight 218,7gn (14.17g)      
Ref: HC1857-1705     SOLD JUNE 2009 Enquire    
£ 450
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. S2868
YORK MINT (1643-4), mm.lion. Type 6; Besly 3D.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins).
Slight metal stress behind the King's head showing a pin head of daylight otherwise, an exceptional example and
ABOUT EXTREMELY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 34.5 mm     Weight 230gn (14.92g)      
Ref: HC1858-1706     SOLD MAY 2009 Enquire    
£ 1600
       
ENGLISH - MILLED - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM III   [1694-1702].   Silver   Crown. S3472
THIRD BUST, 1696, OCTAVO edge.
Worn but still a collectable example.
 
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Size approx. 39 mm     Weight 29.7g      
Ref: MC433-1701     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 60
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM AND MARY     Silver   Halfcrown. S3434
FIRST BUST, FIRST SHIELD, 1689.
A decent example and
A REALLY GOOD FINE 		 
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Size approx. 33-34 mm     Weight 14.8g      
Ref: MC434-1702     SOLD AUG 2008 Enquire    
£ 175
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1685].   Silver   Shilling. S3372
FIRST BUST VARIETY, 1663.
Attractive, light tone.
ALMOST VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 25-25.5 mm     Weight 5.7g      
Ref: MC430-1694     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 225
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM III   [1694-1702].   Silver   Halfcrown. S3487
FIRST BUST / LARGE SHIELDS. 1697.
A lightly toned, collectable example.
 
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Size approx. 33-34 mm     Weight 14.74g      
Ref: MC431-1695     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 75
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Crown. S2926
SHREWSBURY MINT (1642), Shrewsbury horseman with groundline / three Shrewsbury plumes above declaration, 1642 below.
It looks as if this coin was used to open a tin (of paint?!) - creased and cracked between 7 and 8 o'clock - otherwise, still with good eye appeal.
VERY FINE/ GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 43.5-46 mm     Weight 30.05g      
Ref: HC1849-1692     SOLD AUG 2008 Enquire    
£ 1250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Crown. S2753
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-1642). Group 1, type 1a, mm.lis (1625).
Slight metal fault through AVS of AUSPICE and weak in first quarter of the shield, otherwise an attractive
ALMOST VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 42.5-43.5 mm     Weight 30.2g      
Ref: HC1850-1693     SOLD MAY 2009 Enquire    
£ 1700
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Crown. S2756
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-1642). Group II, type 2b1, plume between C R above shield (Welsh silver), mm.plume (1630-31).
Ex:- Thorpe; Paget 25th Sept.1946, lot 61.
Stretch marks in obverse field and weak in E of REX (correspondingly on the reverse), otherwise almost as struck on a full, round flan - overall
ALMOST EXTREMELY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 42-43 mm     Weight 29.52g      
Ref: HC1848-1691     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 4500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Twopence. S2902
ABERYSTWYTH MINT (1638/9-42), mm.book.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.M.Rasmussen).
Weak centres.
 
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Size approx. 17-18 mm     Weight 15.4gn (1g)      
Ref: HC1846-1689     SOLD DECEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 100
 

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