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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Unite. S2620
SECOND COINAGE (1604-19), FIFTH BUST, mm.book (1616-1617).
Obverse a little scuffed or brushed but a good example on a broad flan of this rare mint mark.
VERY FINE/REALLY GOOD VERY FINE+ 		 
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Size approx. 36.5-37.5 mm     Weight 154.8gn (10.03g)      
Ref: HC1372-1100     SOLD MARCH 2008 Enquire    
£ 1350
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Groat. S3088
EXETER MINT (1643-6), 1644 at beginning of obverse legend, mm.rose.
Ex:- Alan Morris.
Crimpled and straightened.
 
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Size approx. 22.5-23 mm     Weight 25.6gn (1.65g)      
Ref: HC1672-1459     SOLD MARCH 2008 Enquire    
£ 200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Crown. S2946A
OXFORD MINT(1642-6). Shrewsbury obverse die with groundline / three Oxford plumes above declaration,1643 below. Morr.A-3. Ex: Alan Morris(bgt.Format 2/00).
Slight irregularity at 5.30(obv.) otherwise a very attractive and bold coin.
 
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Size approx. 42 - 44 mm     Weight 458.3gn(29.7g).      
Ref: HC1431-1183     SOLD MARCH 2008 Enquire    
£ 2750
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Silver   Shilling. S2646
FIRST COINAGE (1603-4), SECOND BUST, mm.lis.
A little weak in the crown and correspondingly on the reverse, otherwise a remarkably sharp piece showing quite clearly the square cut beard.
 
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Size approx. 31-32 mm     Weight 93.7gn (6.07g)      
Ref: HC1375-1103     SOLD MARCH 2008 Enquire    
£ 550
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfgroat. 
NICHOLAS BRIOT'S COINAGE (1631-9), FIRST MILLED ISSUE (1631-2), B below bust.
Flat spot in the legend between 6 and 9 o'clock and correspondingly on the reverse, otherwise a very pretty little coin and
ALMOST EXTREMELY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 16.5-17 mm     Weight 14.8gn (.96g)      
Ref: HC1096-767     SOLD MARCH 2008 Enquire    
£ 235
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3015
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5), bust of good style, plumelet before face / three plumes above declaration, 1644 below, mm.pellets / BR monogram.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Format 12/98).
Reverse a touch off centre but attractive all the same and well over weight.
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 31.5-32.5 mm     Weight 100.4gn (6.5g)      
Ref: HC1675-1462     SOLD MARCH 2008 Enquire    
£ 1000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1685].   Gold  Five Guineas. S3331
SECOND BUST, 1682.
Scratches in the field below and between AG of MAG and a couple of rim bumps but still a collectable piece in
ABOUT VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 36.5-37 mm     Weight 41.76g      
Ref: MC382-1465     SOLD MARCH 2008 Enquire    
£ 3500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2763
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42), Group 1, type 1a1, mm.lis.
Ex:- Dupree and SNC Dec.1996 and C.J.Martin Mar.1998, Alan Morris (bgt.M.Senior 10/98).
Perhaps a touch clipped, otherwise
BETTER THAN GOOD FINE 		 
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Size approx. 32.5-34 mm     Weight 208.5gn (13.51g)      
Ref: HC1642-1423     SOLD MARCH 2008 Enquire    
£ 480
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2796
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). GROUP E, type 4.3, tall thin bust, mm.anchor (flukes left both sides). Sharp F3/1.
A touch double struck on the reverse but a fully struck coin with good details and presumably rare, with flukes left both sides.
 
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Size approx. 32 mm     Weight 88.6gn (5.74g)      
Ref: HC1663-1451     SOLD MARCH 2008 Enquire    
£ 200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1685].   Silver  Shilling. S3372
FIRST BUST VARIETY. 1663.
A collectable example.
 
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Size approx. 26 mm     Weight 5.95g      
Ref: MC381-1449     SOLD MARCH 2008 Enquire    
£ 100
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES II   [1685-1688].   Silver  Sixpence. S3413
SECOND TYPE. 1687.
Light scratch on the reverse, otherwise
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 21-21.5 mm     Weight 2.85g      
Ref: MC378-1446     SOLD MARCH 2008 Enquire    
£ 550
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES II   [1685-1688].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3408
FIRST BUST, 1687, TERTIO.
Very light tone.
GOOD VERY FINE reverse better 		 
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Size approx. 33.5 mm     Weight 15.17g      
Ref: MC376-1444     SOLD MARCH 2008 Enquire    
£ 925
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3037
BRIDGENORTH - ON - SEVERN (?) 1646. Plumelet (over A) below the horse and plumelet behind the King / plume and plumelets above declaration, 1646 below.
Ex:- Sotheby's, 31st March 1947 (136) and Willis, part 1, Glens.5th June 1991 (332).
Striking split at 3 o'clock, otherwise an overall
GOOD FINE 		 
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Size approx. 35-36.5 mm     Weight 220.2gn (14.25g)      
Ref: HC1661-1442     SOLD MARCH 2008 Enquire    
£ 1900
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Sixpence. S2981
OXFORD MINT (1642-6), Aberystwyth bust, three Shrewsbury plumes above declaration, 1643 below, mm.book. Morr.A3.
Ex:- 'Agricola' Spink auc.12/10/83, lot 210 £338; Baldwins auc.43. 11-12/10/05, lot 2347, £580; Ian Davison.
Scratches on the obverse, otherwise an exceptional coin.
 
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Size approx. 25.5-26.5 mm     Weight 48.3gn (3.13g)      
Ref: HC1631-1412     SOLD MARCH 2008 Enquire    
£ 850
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Gold  Unite. S2696
TOWER MINT under PARLIAMENT (1642-9), Group G, seventh bust, mm.sun (1645-6).
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Dawson 10/96) and C.O.B.
A little double struck on the obverse, otherwise
ALMOST VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 33-34.5 mm     Weight 138.4gn (8.97g)      
Ref: HC1660-1441     SOLD MARCH 2009 Enquire    
£ 1800
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Silver  Crown. S2665
THIRD COINAGE (1619-25), plume over shield, mm.thistle (1621-3).
Striking splits but attractive all the same and otherwise
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 43.5-44 mm     Weight 461.2gn (29.88g)      
Ref: HC1651-1432     SOLD APRIL 2009 Enquire    
£ 2000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. 
OXFORD MINT (1642-6), Oxford bust / three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1643 below, mm.Oxford plume.
An interesting die with the bust off to the left and breaking the inner circle with the crown.
 
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Size approx. 30.5-31.5 mm     Weight 90.6gn (5.87g)      
Ref: HC1649-1430     SOLD FEB 2012 Enquire    
£ 650
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2971
OXFORD MINT (1642-6), small Oxford bust / three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1642 below, mm.Oxford plume / -.
Striking split at 9 o'clock (obv.), a little wavy and a touch bright but a handsome thing all the same and the plate coin in the Standard Catalogue.
 
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Size approx. 31-33 mm     Weight 92.6gn (6g)      
Ref: HC1637-1418     SOLD JULY 2010 Enquire    
£ 1000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM III   [1694-1702].   Silver   Sixpence. S3538
THIRD BUST, LARGE CROWNS, 1697.
A well struck, lustrous
GOOD EXTREMELY FINE OR BETTER 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight g      
Ref: MC367-1309     SOLD FEB. 2008 Enquire    
£ 250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2859
BRIOT'S SECOND MILLED ISSUE (1638-39). mm.anchor and B.
Once a little cleaned but a good example with only minor adjustment marking.
ABOUT VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 30.5-31 mm     Weight 91.7gn (5.94g)      
Ref: HC921-632     SOLD FEB. 2008 Enquire    
£ 400
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. ANNE   [1702-1714].   Silver   Halfcrown. S3604
AFTER UNION WITH SCOTLAND, Plain in the angles of the cruciform shields, 1709.
Weakness near the date, otherwise richly toned and
BETTER THAN VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight g      
Ref: MC371-1317     SOLD FEB. 2008 Enquire    
£ 300
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2881
ABERYSTWTH MINT (1638/9-42), mm.book.
Bust with large lace collar, plume before, small XII, no inner circles.
A full, round and well centred piece.
 
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Size approx. 31 mm     Weight 87.7gn (5.68g)      
Ref: HC1648-1429     SOLD FEB. 2008 Enquire    
£ 850
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Gold  Unite. S2696
TOWER MINT under PARLIAMENT (1642-9). GROUP G. 7th bust. mm.sun.(1645-6). Ex:- Brooker 122, (bgt.Glens 24th June 1976, lot 169).
An excellent example of this rare type,
BASICALLY VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 34.5-35 mm     Weight 137.2gn (8.89g)      
Ref: HC1049-715     SOLD FEB. 2008 Enquire    
£ 2000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Crown. S2759
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group 3, type 3b (plume above shield), mm.portcullis (1633-4).
Very small striking splits at 8 o'clock and weakness in the legend at 10 o'clock - but still a pleasing example.
 
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Size approx. 43 mm     Weight 461gn (29.87g)      
Ref: HC1495-1255     SOLD FEB. 2008 Enquire    
£ 1500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Laurel. S2638B
THIRD COINAGE (1619-25). FOURTH BUST, mm.trefoil (1624).
An honest coin with a light tone.
Approaching VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 139.6gn (9.05g)      
Ref: HC1659-1440     SOLD FEB. 2008 Enquire    
£ 1150
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2868
YORK MINT (1643-4), mm.lion; type 6, Besly 3B.
A very attractive and well made example.
ALMOST EXTREMELY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 34.5-35 mm     Weight 223.8gn (14.50g)      
Ref: HC1059-725     SOLD FEB. 2008 Enquire    
£ 1500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Quarter-Laurel. S2642
THIRD COINAGE (1619-1625), mm.rose (1620-1).
Very light crease and a little off centre on the reverse, otherwise
VERY FINE+ 		 
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Size approx. 20.5-21.5 mm     Weight 35.2gn (2.28g)      
Ref: HC1645-1426     SOLD FEB. 2008 Enquire    
£ 450
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2774
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42), group III, type 3b, plume over shield, mm.tun (1636-38), A VERY RARE MINT MARK ON THIS TYPE. See Spink auc.177, 1/12/05, The Adams Collection. Ex:- Spink auc.177, 1/12?; Alan Morris (bgt.M.Rasmussen).
A decent example of this rare coin.
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 225.6gn (14.63g)      
Ref: HC1627-1408     SOLD FEB. 2008 Enquire    
£ 450
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2791
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42), group D, type 3a, no inner circles, round garnished shield, no CR. mm.tun (1636-8), Sharp E3/2.
Ex:- Lingford.
Some weak areas in the legend but an exceptional example with a full bust and shield and attractive light tone.
 
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Size approx. 30-30.5 mm     Weight 88.4gn (5.73g)      
Ref: HC1626-1407     SOLD FEB. 2008 Enquire    
£ 375
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Sixpence. S2860
BRIOT'S SECOND MILLED ISSUE (1638-9), mm.anchor.
A nice example being fairly clear of reduction marks.
 
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Size approx. 24.5-25 mm     Weight 46.1gn (2.99g)      
Ref: HC1623-1403     SOLD FEB. 2008 Enquire    
£ 250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2774
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42), group III, type 3b, plume over shield, mm.crown / crown over bell (1635-6).
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.M.Senior 5/97).
Soft in the centre of the obverse and a touch double struck, file mark to edge at 3 o'clock (rev).
ALMOST FINE/VERY FINE+ 		 
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Size approx. 32-34 mm     Weight 234.1gn (15.17g)      
Ref: HC1629-1410     SOLD FEB. 2008 Enquire    
£ 200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Sixpence. S2886
ABERYSTWYTH MINT (163/9-42), double arched crown, small vi, no inner circles, mm.book.
Ex:- 'Massachusetts' collection (via M.Vosper); Alan Morris (via L.B.); Ian Davison (via L.B.).
Minor metal fault at 9 o'clock, otherwise a neat, round coin.
ALMOST VERY FINE/GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 27 mm     Weight 45.5gn (2.95g)      
Ref: HC1632-1413     SOLD FEB. 2008 Enquire    
£ 900
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Gold  Unite. 
TOWER MINT under PARLIAMENT (1642-9). Group F, sixth 'Briot's' bust. mm.(R), (1644-5).
Ex:- J.H.Barnes, 26th June 1974, lot 167; Brooker 118; and Clarendon.
Only about 10 of these known and an excellent example of this EXTREMELY RARE mint mark - much less double striking than usual -
ALMOST VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 33.5-34 mm     Weight 138.1gn (8.95g)      
Ref: HC1050-716     SOLD FEB. 2008 Enquire    
£ 2750
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. ANNE   [1702-1714].   Silver   Shilling. S3610
AFTER UNION WITH SCOTLAND, THIRD BUST, plain in the angles, 1707.
Slightly weak in the bottom English shield, otherwise attractively toned with a lustrous bloom and a much scarcer date than 1708.
ALMOST MINT STATE 		 
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Size approx. 25.2 mm     Weight 93.7gn (6.07g)      
Ref: MC335-1019     SOLD FEB. 2008 Enquire    
£ 450
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2770
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42), group II, type 2b, plume between CR above shield, mm.rose over plume / rose (1631-2). Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.S.N.C.12/95 £100).
Obverse rubbed somewhat but with a very clear reverse.
 
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Size approx. 34-35.5 mm     Weight 224.1gn (14.52g)      
Ref: HC1630-1411     SOLD JUNE 2009 Enquire    
£ 200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2774
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42), group III, type 3b, plume over shield, mm.crown.
A full, round example with some good details.
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 33.5-35 mm     Weight 230.9gn (14.96g)      
Ref: HC1628-1409     SOLD SEPT 2012 Enquire    
£ 500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Sixpence. S2817/S2816
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42), Group E/F mule, type 4 3/4 2, mm.triangle /triangle over anchor.
See Finn list 11, 344 and Spink auc.139, 16/11/99, the M.Hughes collection, lot 138 for similar examples.
A strong portrait and clear marks.
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 24.5-25.5 mm     Weight 43.4gn (2.81g)      
Ref: HC1624-1404     SOLD APRIL 2010 Enquire    
£ 375
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2800
TOWER MINT under Parliament (1642-49), group F, sixth bust, type 4.4, mm.sun (1645-6).
A bit bright but well centred and not double struck - wholesome with good fields.
 
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Size approx. 30.5-32 mm     Weight 86.1gn (5.58g)      
Ref: HC1625-1405     SOLD MAY 2009 Enquire    
£ 200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Silver  Shilling. S2668
THIRD COINAGE (1619-1625), sixth bust, mm.thistle (1621-3).
Slight metal fault on the King's collar, otherwise a good, full coin with a handsome portrait.
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 30.5-31.5 mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC1613-1393     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2782
TOWER MINT under THE KING(1625-42). Group A, bust 2, Sharp A2/1, mm.cross calvary - over lis on obverse(1625-6). LIGHT WEIGHT ISSUE. Ex:- Alan Morris(bgt. M.Senior 1/99).
Kings nose a little flat but a still a very collectable example.
 
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Size approx. 29 - 30 mm     Weight 81.4gn.(5.27g.).      
Ref: HC1596-1374     RESERVED Enquire    
£ 200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2869
YORK MINT (1643-4),mm.lion. Type 7, horse's tail between his hind legs. Besly 2J.
A little bit light but toning and an excellent example from this pair of dies.
VERY FINE+/GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 34-35 mm     Weight 223.6gn (14.49g)      
Ref: HC1117-790     SOLD JAN. 2008 Enquire    
£ 1000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. ANNE   [1702-1714].   Silver   Shilling. S3617
AFTER UNION WITH SCOTLAND. Fourth bust / roses and plumes in angles, 1712.
An attractively toned and well struck
NEAR VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight g      
Ref: MC369-1311     SOLD JAN. 2008 Enquire    
£ 125
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. ANNE   [1702-1714].   Silver   Shilling. S3610
AFTER UNION WITH SCOTLAND. Third bust / plain in the angles, 1708.
A beautifully toned
GOOD EXTREMELY FINE OR BETTER 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight g      
Ref: MC368-1310     SOLD JAN. 2008 Enquire    
£ 325
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfpound. S2924
SHREWSBURY MINT(1642), No cannon in arms below horse, mm.plume/-, 1642. Morr. C-3. Ex:-Alan Morris(bgt.L.B.2/96).
A little double striking in the obverse legend and Kings head a little soft otherwise
BETTER THAN VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 46 - 48.5 mm     Weight 59.9g.      
Ref: HC1452-1204     SOLD JAN. 2008 Enquire    
£ 2250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2787
TOWER MINT under THE KING(1625-42). Group B, type 1b2, Sharp G3/2, mm.anchor/anchor over castle(1628-9). Ex:- Lockett(2303 part); Brooker(433); M.Hughes(Spink auc.139,11/99,lot 88,£220+bp.); Alan Morris.
A splendid example
 
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Size approx. 31 - 32.5 mm     Weight 92.2gn.(5.98g.).      
Ref: HC1591-1369     SOLD JAN. 2008 Enquire    
£ 700
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Crown. S3062
EXETER MINT (1643-6), mm.castle. 1645 Besly D-29.
Date weak and the horse's hindquarters otherwise, attractive with some good details
 
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Size approx. 39-42.5 mm     Weight 442.3gn (28.66g)      
Ref: HC1349-1074     SOLD JAN. 2008 Enquire    
£ 900
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Crown. S2946A
OXFORD MINT(1642-46), SHREWSBURY OBVERSE DIE WITH GROUND LINE./ THREE OXFORD PLUMES, 1643. Morr.A-2. Ex:- Alan Morris(bgt.B.Dawson 12/94).
Letter? stippled into the field to the right of the plumes - otherwise an attractive
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 43.5 - 44.5 mm     Weight 461.4gn.(29.9g.).      
Ref: HC1449-1201     SOLD JAN. 2008 Enquire    
£ 2250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Shilling. S2873
YORK MINT (1643-4), mm.lion. Type 4.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.J.Smith, York),
Obverse a little off centre, otherwise
FINE/GOOD FINE+ 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 90.1gn (5.84g)      
Ref: HC1553-1324     SOLD JAN. 2008 Enquire    
£ 280
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Angel (10s). S2636
THIRD COINAGE (1619-1625), new type, mm.lis (1623-4).
Ex:- SNC 11/90.
This coin has been pierced and plugged twice - behind the Angel's head and next to the wing - and undoubtedly once a touchpiece.
 
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Size approx. 26.5-27 mm     Weight 64.8gn (4.19g)      
Ref: HC1608-1387     SOLD JAN. 2008 Enquire    
£ 1100
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2878
ABERYSTWYTH MINT (1638/9-42), mm.book, plume over shield. Tower mint horseman (similar to S2773), plume 2 behind.
A little bit porous but a bold and full coin.
 
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Size approx. 34-35 mm     Weight 228gn (14.77g)      
Ref: HC1605-1384     SOLD JAN. 2008 Enquire    
£ 3000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2785
TOWER MINT under THE KING(1625-42), Group B, Sharp B3/2, mm. anchor(1628-9). Ex:- Lingford; Alan Morris(bgt.Baldwins 4/93).
A touch double struck on the reverse but an attractive example all the same.
 
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Size approx. 31 - 31.5 mm     Weight 89.8gn.(5.82g.).      
Ref: HC1595-1373     SOLD JAN. 2008 Enquire    
£ 375
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2785
TOWER MINT under THE KING(1625-42). Group B, type 1b2, Sharp B3/2, mm.anchor/anchor over castle(1628-9). Ex:- Alan Morris(bgt.L.B 1/96).
A little double struck on the obverse otherwise an attractive example with the die flaw on the reverse at an early stage.
 
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Size approx. 30 - 31 mm     Weight 92.4gn.(5.98g.).      
Ref: HC1594-1372     SOLD JAN. 2008 Enquire    
£ 325
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2785
TOWER MINT under THE KING(1625-42). Group B, type 1b2, Sharp B3/2,mm.anchor/anchor over castle(1628-9). Ex:- Alan Morris(bgt.Vosper 8/03).
Scratches and a bit messy overall.
 
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Size approx. 30 - 31.5 mm     Weight 90.4gn.(5.87gn.).      
Ref: HC1593-1371     SOLD JAN. 2008 Enquire    
£ 225
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2785
TOWER MINT under THE KING(1625-42). Group B, type 1b2, Sharp B2/2, mm.castle(1627-8). Ex:- Alan Morris(bgt.L.B 3/93).
Some double striking in the obverse legend but a presentable example with a strong shield.
 
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Size approx. 30 mm     Weight 89.8gn.(5.82g.).      
Ref: HC1592-1370     SOLD JAN. 2008 Enquire    
£ 325
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2874
YORK MINT. mm.lion, Type 5, Besly 2Ee.
A little off-centre and slightly bowed otherwise
ABOUT VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 30 - 32 mm     Weight 89.5gn.(5.8g.).      
Ref: HC1588-1366     SOLD JUNE 2011 Enquire    
£ 450
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2793
TOWER MINT under THE KING(1625-42), Group D, type 3b, Sharp E2/3, mm.crown(1635-6). Ex:- Alan Morris(bgt.LB).
Richly toned, neat, round and of good weight.
 
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Size approx. 30 - 31 mm     Weight 94.6gn.(6.12g.).      
Ref: HC1587-1365     SOLD JAN. 2008 Enquire    
£ 375
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2785
TOWER MINT under THE KING(1625-42), Group B, type 1b2, mm.anchor(1628-9), Sharp B3/2. Ex:- Lingford; Alan Morris(bgt.Studio coins 4/96.
A neat round coin if only
GOOD FINE 		 
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Size approx. 31-32 mm     Weight 90gn.(5.82g).      
Ref: HC1585-1363     SOLD JAN. 2008 Enquire    
£ 400
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Shilling. S3039
BRIDGENORTH-ON-SEVERN MINT (?) 1646.
Plumelet before face, mm.plume / plumelet. Morr.B-2.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.P.Finn (Cardiff Coinex, 4/96).
Striking fault on the King's shoulder, otherwise
ABOUT FINE/GOOD FINE 		 
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Size approx. 29.5-31 mm     Weight 89.7gn (5.81g)      
Ref: HC1554-1325     SOLD JAN. 2008 Enquire    
£ 480
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Sixpence. S
OXFORD MINT (1642-6), ABERYSTWYTH obverse die, three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1643, mm.book / -. Morr. A-1.
Ex:- R. Doyle; Alan Morris (bgt.Mark Rasmussen).
A few minor surface marks and a light crimp above VI, otherwise appealing and struck on a very broad flan.
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 46.5gn (3.01g)      
Ref: HC1578-1354     SOLD JAN. 2008 Enquire    
£ 700
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3007
BRISTOL MINT (1643-4), 1644, mm.plume / BR monogram. 1644. Morr.B-1.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.12/96).
A little irregular but fully struck on a broad flan.
 
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Size approx. 36.5-38 mm     Weight 242.7gn (15.72g)      
Ref: HC1577-1353     SOLD JAN. 2008 Enquire    
£ 900
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Gold  Unite. S2685
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42), Group A, first bust, in coronation robes, high double-arched crown / crowned square topped shield; mm.lis (1625).Ex:- Southeby auc. 29th July 1915 (lot 130 part); W.H.Sitwell & St.James' auc.1 (lot 153).
Just a touch of weakeness to the front of the crown otherwise a full, neat, round coin and
ALMOST GOOD VERY FINE/GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 33.5-34.5 mm     Weight 140.1gn (9.08g)      
Ref: HC1573-1349     SOLD JAN. 2008 Enquire    
£ 2000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. S3006
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5), 1643, mm.acorn between four pellets / BR monogram.
A little irregular with some weak legend but attractively toned with underlying lustre and a most exceptional equestrian portrait.
 
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Size approx. 34.5-37.5 mm     Weight 221gn (14.32g)      
Ref: HC1478-1234     SOLD JAN. 2008 Enquire    
£ 2250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. S3007
BRISTOL MINT (1625-1649). mm.plume / BR monogram, Shrewsbury plume behind King. 1644.
Ex:- Osborne; Alan Morris.
Uneven, darkish tone but a decent example with a good size flan.
 
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Size approx. 35-37.5 mm     Weight 216.5gn (14.03g)      
Ref: HC1405-1157     SOLD JAN. 2008 Enquire    
£ 550
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3143
NEWARK BESIEGED (several times 1645-6, surrendered May 1646). 1646.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.11/90).
Has been cleaned and pierced for suspension as a Royalist supporters' badge.
 
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Size approx. 35 x 31.5 mm     Weight 92gn (5.96g)      
Ref: HC1493-1253     SOLD JAN. 2008 Enquire    
£ 750
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Gold  Unite. S2687
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42), Group B, second bust / square topped shield, mm.castle (1627-8).
Ex:- Glyn John.
Die clog at 9.15 and a little weak at value, otherwise well centred and basically
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 34.25 mm     Weight 139,8gn (9.06g)      
Ref: HC1562-1333     SOLD JAN. 2008 Enquire    
£ 1250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. S3007
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5), mm.plume / BR monogram, 1644 Shrewsbury plume behind King.
Morr.B-1.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B. 3/97).

A couple of weak patches in the legend but a handsome example on a full, broad flan.
 
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Size approx. 36-37.5 mm     Weight 222.5gn (14.47g)      
Ref: HC1404-1156     SOLD JAN. 2008 Enquire    
£ 850
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2793
TOWER MINT under THE KING(1625-42),Group D, type 3b, SharpE2/3, mm.bell(1634-5). Ex:- Alan Morris(bgt.Cummings 10/94).
A little light and with some porosity otherwise a clear portrait and shield.
 
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Size approx. 29,5 - 30 mm     Weight 83.4gn.(5.4g.).      
Ref: HC1586-1364     SOLD JULY 2011 Enquire    
£ 250
       
ENGLISH HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Ninepence. 


 
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Ref: HC1583-1361     SOLD MARCH 2009 Enquire    
£ 800
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I    [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. 


 
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Ref: HC1582-1360     SOLD NOVEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2874
YORK MINT (1643-4) mm.lion.
Type 5, lion skin garniture.
An attractive, quite well centred and well detailed example.
 
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Size approx. 31 mm     Weight 92gn (5.96g)      
Ref: HC1574-1350     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 950
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Groat. S3023
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5). BR monogram below date, 1644.
Bad crease creating a surface crack.
 
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Size approx. 21-22 mm     Weight 22.6gn (1.46g)      
Ref: HC1558-1329     SOLD DEC 2007 Enquire    
£ 180
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. 
OXFORD MINT (1642-6), Briot's horseman, 1644, pellets by Ox and date, mm.plume /pellets. Three plumes over large central plume - altered dies of S2965 and not in Morrison. Only one other known (Spink N.C.Dec.03 £1750) and not as well struck as this piece.
Ex:- GANTZ (Glens auc.June 23rd 1941, lot 1294 [part] and MASON (Baldwins auc.37, May'04). Extremely rare and a good example of a Briot Oxford Halfcrown in any case.
 
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Size approx. 34.5-35.5 mm     Weight 226.1gn (14.65g)      
Ref: HC1567-1341     SOLD DEC 2007 Enquire    
£ 1850
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. 
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42), Group C, third bust, type 2a / oval shield with CR above, mm.plume (1630-1). Sharp C2/1.
Tiny metal fault to the edge at 9 o'clock, otherwise on a full, round flan with the added interest of having the N of REGNO over O.
 
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Size approx. 32-32.5 mm     Weight 90.9gn (5.9g)      
Ref: HC1571-1345     SOLD DEC 2007 Enquire    
£ 325
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3016A
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5). plumelet before face / plume and plumelets above declaration. 1644. mm.pellets / BR monogram below date.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 7/95).

Very broad flan but cracked from 8 o'clock to the centre of the coin.
 
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Size approx. 33.5-35.5 mm     Weight 96gn (6.23g)      
Ref: HC1580-1356     SOLD DEC 2007 Enquire    
£ 450
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3007
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5), Shrewsbury plume behind King, 1644 below declaration, mm.plume / BR monogram. Morr.B-1.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 4/94).
Some minor weak spots in the legend and an insignificant striking split, otherwise full and on a broad flan.
 
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Size approx. 36.5-38 mm     Weight 224.2gn (14.53g)      
Ref: HC1563-1334     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2010 Enquire    
£ 700
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Ninepence. S3144
NEWARK BESIEGED, several times 1645-6, surrendered May 1646. Crowned IX, C R to sides / OBS : NEWARK 1645.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 12/94).
Mark through NEWARK otherwise a clear example. Pierced for use as a Royalist supporter's badge.
 
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Size approx. 35.5 x 30.5 mm     Weight 67gn (4.34g)      
Ref: HC1564-1335     SOLD FEBRUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2874
YORK MINT (1643-4), mm.lion. Type 5.
Ex:- Alan Morris.
A few surface marks and creased otherwise an exceptionally sharp piece.
 
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Size approx. 30.5-31 mm     Weight 82.7gn (5.36g)      
Ref: HC1560-1331     SOLD AUGUST 2010 Enquire    
£ 750
       
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).
Ex:- Glyn John.
Attractive full coin,
NEAR VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 43-43.5 mm     Weight 460.5gn (29.84g)      
Ref: HC1555-1326     SOLD MARCH 2011 Enquire    
£ 1500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. S2868
YORK MINT (1643-4), mm.lion. Type 6.
Besly 3c. Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 5/99).
Some stress showing in the metal, otherwise
BETTER THAN GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 34.25 mm     Weight 227.9gn (14.77g)      
Ref: HC1552-1323     SOLD JUNE 2011 Enquire    
£ 750
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Sixpence. S2813
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42), Group D, fourth bust, type 3a, mm.tun (1636-8).
Not high grade but a decent, full coin.
 
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Size approx. 25.5-26.5 mm     Weight 44.9gn (2.91g)      
Ref: HC1513-1274     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 100
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Britain Crown. S2624
SECOND COINAGE (1604-19), First bust, mm.rose (1605-6).
Ex:- Baldwins, Dec.1951, £4-10s; Doubleday.
A well centred, pretty little coin.
 
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Size approx. 21.5 mm     Weight 37.8gn (2.45g)      
Ref: HC1487-1244     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 900
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. S2776
TOWER MINT under THE KING(1625-42), Group III, cloak flying from Kings shoulder, rough ground below horse, mm.triangle(1639-40).
A little irregular but full weight with a cleanly struck horse and rider.
 
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Size approx. 32-35 mm     Weight 234.6gn (15.2g)      
Ref: HC1444-1196     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Crown. S2926
SHREWSBURY MINT (1642). Horseman with ground-line, 1642.
Ex:- Glyn John.
Just a little short of flan but a very pleasing example with a good portrait of the King.
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 41-43 mm     Weight 459.6gn (29.78g)      
Ref: HC1550-1321     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 3250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Groat. S2893
ABERYSTWYTH MINT(1638/9-42), mm.book, small bust well within the inner circle. Ex:- Alan Morris(bgt.L.B.8/91).
Flan a little irregularin part but still an attractive example.
 
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Size approx. 23 - 23.5 mm     Weight 28.7gn.(1.86g.).      
Ref: HC1439-1191     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 150
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Shilling. S2874
YORK MINT(1643-4), mm.lion, type 5, lion scin garniture. Ex:- Alan morris(bgt.L.B.10/95).
Obverse a touch of centre and a slight wobble in the flan.
ALMOST VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 31 mm     Weight 80.6gn.(5.22g.).      
Ref: HC1438-1190     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 450
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2771
TOWER MINT (Under the King [1625-42]).
GROUP II; TYPE 2c. mm.portcullis (1633-4).
The horseman on this coin is taller and slimmer and the horse is also taller and more spirited than the normal 2c - the variety appears to be rare, (see Brooker 316 and Adams sale [98]).
REALLY GOOD FINE/VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 34-35 mm     Weight 236.4gn (15.32g)      
Ref: HC615-56     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 200
       
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).
Ex:- Lingford, Witts (bgt.Spink).
A little flatness in the legend and the King's crown but an exceptional piece all the same.
 
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Size approx. 31.5-32 mm     Weight 93.2gn (6.04g)      
Ref: HC1511-1272     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Crown. S3062
EXETER MINT (1643-1649), 1645, mm.castle.
A full piece with a very bold horse and rider.
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC1538-1302     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 1500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. S3077
EXETER MINT (1643-6), HORSE WITH TWISTED TAIL, mm.rose / castle, 1645 to left of mint mark, Besly N50. Brooker 1058 is the only other example known of this die pairing.
Small metal flaw behind the Kings head but an extremely bold horse and rider, full and attractively toned - a super coin
 
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Size approx. 35-38 mm     Weight 223gn (14.45g)      
Ref: HC1527-1289     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 3250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Sixpence. S3041
BRIDGENORTH-ON-SEVERN MINT(1646). Plume before face / scroll above declaration, 1646 below, mm.B/-. Ex; Alan Morris(bgt.L.B.1/95).
Very slight double strike on the obverse but still a nice example being well centred on a full round flan.
 
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Size approx. 25 - 26 mm     Weight 46.1(2.99).      
Ref: HC1432-1184     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Sixpence. S3020
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5). mm. / BR monogram (sideways).
Pierced and plugged on inner circle below bust.
 
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Size approx. 25-26 mm     Weight 44.9gn (2.91g)      
Ref: HC1557-1328     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 225
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1685].   Silver gilt  Badge. MI 453/38
RESTORATION OF CHARLES II, 1660, by T.Rawlins. Bust right etc. / three crowns threaded into branches of a leafless oak tree, above the sun pierces the clouds.
A contemporary cast, well rubbed and loop broken.
 
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Size approx. 32-35 mm     Weight 11.25g      
Ref: ME33-1105     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 75
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1685].   Silver   Medallion. MI 489/III
MARRIAGE OF CHARLES II AND CATHERINE OF BRAGANZA, 'THE GOLDEN MEDAL', silver medal, 1662, by J.Roettier. Laureate, long-haired armoured bust of Charles II, profile right etc., rev. bust of Catherine, right, with hair tied back and strings of pearls etc.
This was probably 'The Golden Medal' commemorated by Waller in his poem - 'Our guard upon the royal side/ On the reverse our beauty's pride!'
ABOUT VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 43.3 mm     Weight 35.47g      
Ref: ME34-1106     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 400
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1685].   Silver   Badge. Med.ill.I 445/20
BUST OF CHARLES II r., long flowing hair in broad falling plain collar, armour and riband for medal. Ornamented border. Rev. square armorial royal shield, crowned, between C R.
A bold, clear and complete example.
 
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Size approx. 38x28.25 mm     Weight 4.82g      
Ref: ME35-1107     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 400
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Threepence. S3043
BRIDGENORTH-ON-SEVERN (?), 1646. mm.plumelet / -.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.11/01).
Striking split at 10 o'clock and lightly creased, otherwise an exceptional piece.
 
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Size approx. 19-20 mm     Weight 23.5gn (1.52g)      
Ref: HC1559-1330     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 525
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Silver  Halfcrown. 
THIRD COINAGE (1619-25), plain line below horse, mm.lis (1623-4).
A touch irregular at 10 o'clock but exceptional for this issue all the same - overall
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 35.5 mm     Weight 230.9gn (14.96g)      
Ref: HC1561-1332     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 1200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM III   [14.91g].   Silver   Halfcrown. S3494
FIRST BUST / MODIFIED LARGE SHIELDS, 1700, DVODECIMO edge.
Just very slightly weak around the date, otherwise a very attractive tone and
GOOD EXTREMELY FINE AND BETTER 		 
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Size approx. 33-33.5 mm     Weight 14.91g      
Ref: MC363-1291     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 950
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Shilling. S2978
OXFORD MINT (1642-6), three Shrewsbury plumes, annulets at date and above declaration, 1646.
Ex:- Dupree; Seaby bulletin (1967 £35); Alan Morris (bgt.C.J.Martin 2/92).
Smallish flan with much flatness in the legend - but a good portrait and very rare.
 
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Size approx. 29-31 mm     Weight 90gn (5.83g)      
Ref: HC1494-1254     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 900
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Shilling. S2802
TOWER MINT under PARLIAMENT (1642-9). Group G, seventh bust, type 4.5, tall, coarse, narrow bust, mm.sceptre (1646-8). Sharp HI/I; SCBI Brooker 565-6.
A splendid example, being well struck on a broad flan.
 
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Size approx. 32-33 mm     Weight 93.5gn (6.06g)      
Ref: HC1506-1267     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 400
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. 
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42), Group II, type 2b, plume between C R above shield, mm.rose, over plume on rev. Variety with ornately garnished shield (same puncheon used on group C shillings, sharp reverse, type 4, cf.JGB 453-6). EXTREMELY RARE.

Ex:- P.Earthy; Alan Morris (bgt.Mark Rasmussen).
Some flatness in the centres, otherwise a clear example.
 
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Size approx. 35 mm     Weight 227gn (14.71g)      
Ref: HC1504-1264     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 600
 

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