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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3005
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5), King wears unusual flat crown, mm.acorn (?) between four pellets. 1643.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.SNC.12/92).
Irregular flan but RARE and otherwise
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 33-36.5 mm     Weight 212.2gn (3.75g)      
Ref: HC1689-1483     SOLD APRIL 2008 Enquire    
£ 1400
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3141
NEWARK BESIEGED several times 1645-6, surrendered May 1646. Crude flat shaped crown / NEWARKE, 1645.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Format 5/99).
Obvious wear but not creased or plugged as this issue often is.
 
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Size approx. 32.5x37.5 mm     Weight 94.3gn (6.11g)      
Ref: HC1695-1490     SOLD JANUARY 2009 Enquire    
£ 1250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. 
EXETER MINT (1643-6), BRIOT'S HORSEMAN / reverse with inverted garniture.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.); reputedly found in East Anglia.
With obvious wear but neat and round and rare
 
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Size approx. 34.5-36 mm     Weight 221.4gn (14.3g)      
Ref: HC1693-1487     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. 
EXETER MINT (1643-6), King on horseback, sash tied in bow / round shield with five short and two long scrolls, mm.rose.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Format 4/02). Besly J14.
Some double striking and split at 6.30 (obv.), otherwise,
ABOUT VERY FINE 		 
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    Weight 225.6gn (14.62g)      
Ref: HC1692-1486     Enquire    
£ 600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3065
EXETER MINT (1643-6), King on horseback, sash tied in bow / round shield with five short and two long scrolls, mm.rose.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Dawson 1/90). Besly J16.
Irregular flan and legends patchy as usual, otherwise with a strong equestrian portrait and shield - unfortunately, there are a number of deep scratches on the obverse.
 
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Size approx. 35-38 mm     Weight 209.4gn (13.57g)      
Ref: HC1691-1485     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 950
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2957
OXFORD MINT (1642-6), Briot horseman / three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1643 ox below, mm.plume/rosette.
Ex:- Lingford; Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.9/93).
Very attractive and full.
GOOD VERY FINE for this 		 
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Size approx. 34-35 mm     Weight 232.4gn (15.06g)      
Ref: HC1683-1472     SOLD AUG 2008 Enquire    
£ 1100
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2954
OXFORD MINT (1642-6), Oxford horseman without ground line / three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1643 below, mm.plume/-, Morr.D2. Ex:- Spink auc.114, 9/7/96, lot 153; Alan Morris (bgt.W.A.Nicholls 5/99).
Usual die flaw in centre and a touch double struck but an attractive, broad coin all the same with some good details.
 
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Size approx. 37-39 mm     Weight 228.2gn (14.8g)      
Ref: HC1684-1473     SOLD OCTOBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 800
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3006
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5), King with flat crown, mm.acorn between four pellets / BR monogram. 1643.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.).
An attractive and full
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 35-36 mm     Weight 232gn (15.03g)      
Ref: HC1680-1469     SOLD DECEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 1100
       
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.plumes / BR monogram.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.10/93).
Lovely, broad flan.
ALMOST GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 36-38 mm     Weight 220.6gn (14.29g)      
Ref: HC1681-1470     SOLD APRIL 2009 Enquire    
£ 1150
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Silver  Halfcrown. 
THIRD COINAGE (1619-25), plain ground line, mm.trefoil (1624).
Obverse a touch off centre but with good surfaces and attractively toned.
PRACTICALLY VERY FINE/VERY FINE + 		 
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Size approx. 34-35 mm     Weight 228.8gn (14.83g)      
Ref: HC1682-1471     SOLD AUGUST 2010 Enquire    
£ 750
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2950
OXFORD MINT (1642-6), Shrewsbury obverse die with groundline but no plume behind the King / three Oxford plumes above declation, 1642 below. Morr.B4. Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.R.Richardson 7/99).
A little soapy but a full equestrian portrait and SCARCE.
 
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Size approx. 34.5-36.25 mm     Weight 214.4gn (13.89g)      
Ref: HC1674-1461     SOLD JUNE 2011 Enquire    
£ 1200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Sixpence. S2981
OXFORD MINT (1643-6), Aberystwyth obverse die / three Shrewsbury plumes above declaration, 1643 below, mm.book.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Glens.Feb.1992, lot 101).
Split to edge of coin (6 o'clock obverse), otherwise a bold
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 25-26 mm     Weight 42.2gn (2.74g)      
Ref: HC1669-1456     SOLD JUNE 2010 Enquire    
£ 625
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Sixpence. S3041
BRIDGENORTH-ON-SEVERN(?). Scroll above declaration, 1646 below, mm.B / -.
Ex:- M.Rasmussen list 11, 81.
Just a little irregular but a strong, clear strike.
BETTER THAN VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 27-27.5 mm     Weight 45.1gn (2.92g)      
Ref: HC1622-1402     SOLD MARCH 2008 Enquire    
£ 750
       
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. 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. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2667
THIRD ISSUE (1619-25).PLUME OVER SHIELD. mm.trefoil (1624).Ex:- Dr.Carter collection (purchased en bloc by Baldwin,1950); J.M.Ashby, (Spink auc.145,12th July 2000,lot 2032) and Adams.
A neat and centrally struck coin with full details and with an interesting curiosity - the mint mark is inverted over lis on the reverse.
ABOUT VERY FINE/VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 34.5-35.5 mm     Weight 230gn (14.90g)      
Ref: HC745-442     SOLD MARCH 2008 Enquire    
£ 1200
       
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  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].   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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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].   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  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 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].   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. 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. 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].   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. 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  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. 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  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. 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. 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. 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  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. 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. 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  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. 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. 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. 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. 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].   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   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   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  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. 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   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   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, 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. 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  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].   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].   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  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].   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  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. 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  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. 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 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, 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  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. 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   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  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  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  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  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  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. 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   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   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   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   Shilling. S2796
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42), Group E, fifth 'Aberystwyth' bust, type 4.3, mm.anchor (1638-9). Sharp F3/I; SCBI Brooker 522 (same obv. die).
A lovely example, being fully struck on a broad, round flan.
 
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Size approx. 31.5-32.5 mm     Weight 92.4gn (5.99g)      
Ref: HC1507-1268     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 275
       
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   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
 

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