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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   Shilling. S2971
OXFORD MINT (1642-6); Oxford bust / three Oxford plumes, 1642, mm.Oxford plume / - ,
Morr. D-3. Ex:- Alan Morris.
A very attractive, full coin.
VERY FINE-GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 32-33 mm     Weight 90.9gn (5.89g)      
Ref: HC1491-1251     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 1250
       
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   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  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  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   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   Shilling. S2972
OXFORD MINT (1642-6), Oxford bust / three Oxford plumes above declaration, 1643 below, mm.oxford plume / -.
A touch small but a clear example of this sought after series
 
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Size approx. 29.5-30 mm     Weight 91.4gn (5.92g)      
Ref: HC1528-1290     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 900
       
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. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Shilling. 
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5), BR monogram below date, mm.pellets / - .
Ex:- Baldwins auc. 5/98, lot 582, £180 + bp).
Clipped, creased and darkly toned.
 
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Size approx. 30-32.5 mm     Weight 87gn (5.63g)      
Ref: HC1502-1262     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 360
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Shilling. 
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5), 1644, mm.pellets / BR monogram. Morr.c-1.
Ex:- Lingford; Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 4/90).
A very pleasant example - some weak spots in the legend but overall
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 31.5-33 mm     Weight 90.7gn (5.88g)      
Ref: HC1501-1261     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 900
       
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. 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. 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. 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
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Gold  Rose-Ryal (30s). S2613
SECOND COINAGE (1604-19), King enthroned / Shield on rose, mm.rose (1605-6).
A couple of tiny test marks to the edge, otherwise full, well centred and bold with an attractive old gold tone.
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 43 mm     Weight 212.2gn (13.75g)      
Ref: HC1464-1218     SOLD OCT 07 Enquire    
£ 7000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. 
OXFORD MINT (1642-6), Shrewsbury die with groundline, no plume behind King, 1642, mm.plume / - . Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Studio 9/00).
A tad off centre with a flat spot in the obverse legend, otherwise full weight and fully struck on a broad flan.
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 36-38.5 mm     Weight 235.3gn (15.26g)      
Ref: HC1408-1160     SOLD - OCT. 07 Enquire    
£ 1250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. ANNE   [1702-1714].   Silver   Halfcrown. S3582
BEFORE UNION WITH SCOTLAND, 1707, roses and plumes.
A very small metal fault at 8 o'clock (rev.) and a light hairline scratch on the obverse, otherwise
ALMOST VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 34 mm     Weight 14.94g      
Ref: MC360-1246     SOLD OCT. 2007 Enquire    
£ 200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. S3006
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5), mm.acorn between four pellets / BR monogram. 1643. Morr.C10.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Monk 6/03).
Softly struck but fresh with lustre in the fields and quite sharp in parts - a good example of the scarce type.
 
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Size approx. 34.5-36.5 mm     Weight 235.3gn (15.25g)      
Ref: HC1403-1155     SOLD - OCT. 07 Enquire    
£ 1100
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. S2959A
OXFORD MINT (1642-6), Briot horseman, ueven ground below, 1645 ox, pellets by date, mm.plume / -. Morr.F-7. Ex:- Alan Morris, (bgt.Baldwins Jan.1991).
Striking split and ragged at 11 o'clock, otherwise quite fully struck.
 
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Size approx. 34.5-35.5 mm     Weight 203.7gn (13.20g)      
Ref: HC1412-1164     SOLD - OCT. 07 Enquire    
£ 500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. S3009
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5), BR monogram below horse and below date, 1645. Morr. A-2v.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B. 3/00).

Looks a bit clipped but the weight is tolerable and still a splendid example of this rare date
VERY FINE OR BETTER 		 
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Size approx. 32-34 mm     Weight 222.5gn (14.42g)      
Ref: HC1401-1153     SOLD - OCT. 07 Enquire    
£ 1000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM AND MARY   [1688-1694].   Silver   Shilling. S3437
1693.
Small dig on the reverse by the 6 of the date - still a collectable example.
 
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Size approx. 25.5-26 mm     Weight 5.98g      
Ref: MC359-1245     SOLD - OCT. 07 Enquire    
£ 165
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2869
YORK MINT (1643-4), mm.lion. TYPE 7, tail between legs, Besly 2E.
Type 7 coins turn up in FINE - GOOD FINE but are actually much scarcer than Type 6 in VERY FINE and better grades. This coin is boldly struck and somewhat
BETTER THAN VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 36-37 mm     Weight 225.8gn (14.63g)      
Ref: HC1097-768     SOLD OCT. 2007 Enquire    
£ 1100
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2784
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group b, 2nd bust, mm.castle (1627-8), Sharp B2/1, SCBI Brooker 424 (same obverse die).
An outstanding portrait piece with a lustrous bloom and a very rare mint mark.
 
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Size approx. 29.5-31 mm     Weight 95.1gn (6.16g)      
Ref: HC1497-1257     SOLD - OCT. 07 Enquire    
£ 875
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Pound. S2918
SHREWSBURY MINT(1642). Horse walking over pile of arms. Morr.D4. Ex: Alan Morris(bgt.L.B. 10/01).
Double striking in the legend between 3 o'clock and 6 o'clock and correspondingly on the reverse.
GOOD FINE - ALMOST VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 51.5 - 52 mm     Weight 118.96g      
Ref: HC1430-1182     SOLD OCT. 2007 Enquire    
£ 3000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Shilling. S2785
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42), Group B, type Ib2, plume over shield, mm.anchor (1628-9).
Ex:- Lingford; Leroux (Baldwin 12/70); Alan Morris [bgt.L.B.10/97 (Glens.10/97 lot 637)].
Sharp B3 var. / 2, bust splits legend like B5 - RARE.
 
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Size approx. 31-31.5 mm     Weight 90.4gn (5.86g)      
Ref: HC1505-1265     SOLD - OCT. 07 Enquire    
£ 400
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Gold  Unite. S2692
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42), Group D, bust 5, oval shield with C R at sides, mm.bell (small on the obverse, large on the reverse) (1634-5).
Ex:- Lockett (Oct.1956, lot 2189, £15); and Doubleday.
A neat, round and fully struck piece.
 
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Size approx. 33-33.5 mm     Weight 139.7gn (9.05g)      
Ref: HC1472-1228     SOLD - OCT. 07 Enquire    
£ 2250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Shilling. S3016
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5), bust of good style, 1644, mm.pellets / BR monogram below date.
Morr. c-3. Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Linda Finn, 5/01).
Striking split at 11.30 (obv.), otherwise
A REALLY GOOD FINE 		 
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Size approx. 31.5-32 mm     Weight 89.5gn (5.79g)      
Ref: HC1476-1232     SOLD OCT. 2007 Enquire    
£ 600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Crown. S2926
SHREWSBURY MINT(1642). Shrewsbury horseman / three Shrewsbury plumes, 1642. Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.City Forum 5/88).
Damage at 7 o'clock(obv) - looks like the coin was used as a lever.
 
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Size approx. 43.5 - 46 mm     Weight 464gn.(30.07gn.).      
Ref: HC1453-1205     SOLD OCT 07 Enquire    
£ 1200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. S3140A
NEWARK BESIEGED (several times 1645-6, surrendered May 1646). 1646.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.11/90).
A handsome piece.
VERY FINE+ 		 
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Size approx. 40 x 29.5 mm     Weight 234.1gn (15.17g)      
Ref: HC1492-1252     SOLD - OCT. 07 Enquire    
£ 2000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2763
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group 1, first horseman with groundline and rose on housing (type 1a1), mm.lis (1625).
SCBI Brooker 276 and 276A.
A no problems
GOOD FINE 		 
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Size approx. 33.5-34.5 mm     Weight 222.8gn (14.44g)      
Ref: HC1498-1258     SOLD OCT. 2007 Enquire    
£ 480
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Silver  Crown. S2665
THIRD COINAGE (1619-25), plume over shield, mm.trefoil (1624).
King's head soft otherwise an exceptional piece - overall
GOOD VERY FINE+ 		 
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Size approx. 43.5-44 mm     Weight 459.9gn (29.8g)      
Ref: HC1481-1238     SOLD MARCH 2009 Enquire    
£ 3000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Gold  Unite. S2690
TOWER MINT, under THE KING (1625-42), Group C, third bust, oval shield with C R at sides, mm.rose (over plume on obverse) (1631-2).
Ex:- Lockett (Oct.1956, lot 2186, £13-10); Doubleday.
A neat, round and fully struck piece.
 
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Size approx. 33.5-34 mm     Weight 139.8gn (9.06g)      
Ref: HC1473-1229     SOLD DECEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 2250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Silver   Crown. S2652
SECOND COINAGE (1604-19), QUAE DEVS etc., stops on the reverse, mm.lis (1604-5).
A neat and attractive no problems
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 43-43.5 mm     Weight 456.8gn (29.6g)      
Ref: HC1466-1220     SOLD MAY 2009 Enquire    
£ 2500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Silver   Halfcrown. 
THIRD COINAGE (1619-25), plain ground line, mm.lis (1623-4).
Attractively toned.
BETTER THAN GOOD FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 231.2gn (14.98g)      
Ref: HC1463-1217     SOLD OCTOBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 425
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. ANNE   [1702-1714].   Silver   Shilling. S3610
AFTER UNION WITH SCOTLAND, third bust, plain in the angles between the shields, 1708.
Superb with a lustrous bloom.
ALMOST MINT STATE 		 
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Size approx. 25 mm     Weight 6.06g      
Ref: MC355-1147     SOLD SEPT. 2007 Enquire    
£ 375
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. ANNE   [1702-1714].   Silver   Shilling. S3608
AFTER UNION WITH SCOTLAND. 1708E (Edinburgh).
Small dig on mouth, otherwise
GOOD FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight g      
Ref: MC354-1144     SOLD - SEPT. 07 Enquire    
£ 100
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603-1625].   Silver   Shilling. S2645
FIRST COINAGE (1603-4). FIRST BUST, mm.thistle. Ex:- Lockett, part II, Glens.11-17th Oct.1956, lot 2153 (part); and J.M.Ashby, Spink auc.145, 12-14th July 2000, lot 2125.
X scratched in front of face, otherwise an exceptional piece for this type - with a touch of lustre.
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 31-32 mm     Weight 94.8gn (6.14g)      
Ref: HC1000-314     SOLD SEPT. 2007 Enquire    
£ 950
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. S3140A
NEWARK BESIEGED, several times (1645-6), surrendered May 1646. Ex:- Spink auc. 120 (lot 584) 9/10 July 1997; Ian Witts; Alan Morris (bgt.L.B. 8/00).
A little 'skewiff', otherwise
ABOUT VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 37.5 x 31.5 mm     Weight 231.2gn (14.98g)      
Ref: HC1399-1151     SOLD SEPT. 2007 Enquire    
£ 1400
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Half-pound. S2944
OXFORD MINT(1642-6), Shrewsbury horseman over arms, Oxford plume behind / Shrewsbury die, 1642, mm.plume/-. Ex:- Alan Morris(bgt.Cummings 5/95).
Obverse double struck and rather tooled in the fields both sides but still a pleasing example.
 
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Size approx. 46 - 47 mm     Weight 60g      
Ref: HC1437-1189     SOLD - SEPT. 07 Enquire    
£ 2000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Shilling. S3012
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5), Oxford obverse die, 1643, mm.BR monogram. Morr.A-5 var.(no stops after PRO and ANG).
Ex:- Brooker 993; Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.).
A collectable example of this rare type.
 
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Size approx. 31-32 mm     Weight 91.4gn (5.92g)      
Ref: HC1474-1230     SOLD SEPT. 2007 Enquire    
£ 600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Shilling. S3015
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5), bust of good style, 1644, mm.pellets / BR monogram. Morr.C-I.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.M Rasmussen list '02, via L.B.).
Light crease mark and weak in XII, otherwise
BETTER THAN GOOD FINE 		 
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Size approx. 32.5-33.5 mm     Weight 90.7gn (5.88g)      
Ref: HC1475-1231     SOLD SEPT. 2007 Enquire    
£ 500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Pound. S2938
OXFORD MINT(1642-6), large horseman over arms, fine workmanship, three Oxford plumes and XX above declaration, 1643 below. Ex:- Alan Morris(bgt. Spink auc.81(121), 1990).
Slightly irregular and a touch double struck in the obverse legend but a very handsome coin indeed.
 
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Size approx. 51 - 53 mm     Weight 119.88g      
Ref: HC1436-1188     SOLD - SEPT. 07 Enquire    
£ 8000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Groat. S3022
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5), plumelet before face, 1644, mm.pellet. Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.B.Dawson 7/94).
Slightly double struck on the reverse and weak in the King's head and correspondingly in the declaration, otherwise almost as struck - overall
GOOD VERY FINE+ 		 
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Size approx. 22-23 mm     Weight 26.5gn (1.72g)      
Ref: HC1477-1233     SOLD SEPT. 2007 Enquire    
£ 675
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Groat. S3088
EXETER MINT(1643-6), 1644 at beginning of obverse legend. Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.I Buck. M.C.F.10/96).
Slight buckle and date weak.
 
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Size approx. 22 - 22.5 mm     Weight 23.1gn(1.5g)      
Ref: HC1435-1187     SOLD SEPT. 2007 Enquire    
£ 180
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Threepence. S2894
ABERYSTWYTH MINT(1638/9-42), mm.book, small bust, plume 2 before. Ex:- Alan Morris(bgt.L.B.7/87).
A neat round coin.
 
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Size approx. 19.2 - 19.5 mm     Weight 23.3gn.(1.51g.).      
Ref: HC1440-1192     SOLD - SEPT. 07 Enquire    
£ 125
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Crown. S2947
OXFORD MINT(1642-46), OXFORD DIES BOTH SIDES, 1643, mm.plume/-. Morr.B-3. Ex:- Glyn John(bgt.L.B.); Alan Morris(bgt.L.B.)
Very attractive and very rare
 
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Size 43.5 - 44 mm     Weight 453.2gn.(29.37g.).      
Ref: HC1450-1202     SOLD SEPT. 2007 Enquire    
£ 4000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Shilling. S3148
PONTEFRACT BESIEGED (June 1648-March 1649). Octagonal, 1648. Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt. L.B.11/95).
Pierced and plugged.
 
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Size approx. 33.5-34 mm     Weight 96.9gn (6.28g)      
Ref: HC1421-1173     SOLD SEPT. 2007 Enquire    
£ 2400
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Shilling. S3150
PONTEFRACT BESIEGED (June 1648-March 1649); struck after his death (Jan.1649) in the name of CHARLES II. Ex:- Seaby, 1983.
A little rubbed before D of DVM: but a very presentable example.
 
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Size approx. 33-34 mm     Weight 63.4gn (4.1g)      
Ref: HC1465-1219     SOLD - SEPT. 2007 Enquire    
£ 3200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3067
EXETER MINT (1643-6), Briot's horseman with lumpy ground / Shield with eight even scrolls, Besly 12a, Brooker - . Only three known of this die pairing.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.P Dawson 5/03).
A little double struck but a good example of this rare item.
 
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Size approx. 35.5-36.5 mm     Weight 227.8gn (14.76g)      
Ref: HC1480-1237     SOLD SEPT. 2007 Enquire    
£ 1250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM III   [1694-1702].   Silver   Halfcrown. S3494
1698 DECIMO.
Slight ghost behind the King's neck but an attractive, well struck example.
BETTER THAN VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 32.5-33 mm     Weight 15.03g      
Ref: MC357-1223     SOLD SEPT. 2007 Enquire    
£ 225
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S3039
BRIDGNORTH-ON-SEVERN (?), (1646), mm.plume / plumelet, Morr.B-2.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 4/93).
A little double struck in the obverse legend, otherwise
FINE - GOOD FINE 		 
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Size approx. 30-32 mm     Weight 86.9gn (5.62g)      
Ref: HC1482-1239     SOLD SEPT. 2007 Enquire    
£ 550
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Sixpence. S2889
ABERYSTWYTH MINT(1638/9-42), mm.book/-, inner circles both sides, single arched crown, small squat plume above shield. Ex: Alan Morris(bgt.L.B.3/96).
Striking split at 8 o'clock(obv.) but still a pleasing example.
 
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Size approx. 25 - 26 mm     Weight 46.3gn (3g)      
Ref: HC1433-1185     SOLD SEPT. 2007 Enquire    
£ 600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2873
YORK MINT (1643-4) mm.lion, type 4.
Scratch before face, otherwise
GOOD FINE 		 
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Size approx. 31 mm     Weight 90.9gn (5.62g)      
Ref: HC1483-1240     SOLD SEPT. 2007 Enquire    
£ 240
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Threepence. S2877
YORK MINT (1643-4), mm.lion.
Slightly crimped.
 
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Size approx. 18.5 - 19 mm     Weight 19.9gn (1.29g)      
Ref: HC1470-1226     SOLD SEPT. 2007 Enquire    
£ 125
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Threepence. S3089
EXETER MINT(1643-6), mm.rose, 1644 above square topped shield. Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.London coin fair 2/99).
Some flat letters but a neat and attractively toned
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 19 mm     Weight 18.4gn (1.19g)      
Ref: HC1434-1186     SOLD SEPT. 2007 Enquire    
£ 400
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Pound. S2918
SHREWSBURY MINT(1642). Shrewsbury horse walking over pile of arms, 1642. Morr.D-2. Ex:- Alan Morris.
A few small surface and rim marks and a little rubbed between X and the right hand plume - otherwise a bold piece.
 
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Size approx. 50 mm     Weight 120.12g      
Ref: HC1448-1200     SOLD - SEPT. 07 Enquire    
£ 4250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Sixpence. S2980A
OXFORD MINT (1642-6), Aberystwyth die, three Oxford plumes, 1643, mm.book / -. Morr.A-1. Ex:- Asherson (Spink 6, 1979, lot 81); Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwin, 4/96).
Tiny dink in the A of CAROLVS, otherwise on a broad flan and
GOOD VERY FINE OR BETTER 		 
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Size approx. 27-28.5 mm     Weight 47.8gn (3.1g)      
Ref: HC1418-1170     SOLD AUG. 07 Enquire    
£ 1200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Shilling. S3149
PONTEFRACT etc. Lozenge shaped, XII dividing P C, 1648. Ex;- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.11/95).
Pierced for suspension etc.
 
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Size approx. 39.5x32.5 mm     Weight 67.6gn (4.38g)      
Ref: HC1420-1172     SOLD AUG. 07 Enquire    
£ 1350
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Shilling. S3142
NEWARK etc. Normal crown, 1645. NEWARKE.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 4/95).
Crimped with a few digs.
 
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Size approx. 38x29 mm     Weight 93.1gn (6.07g)      
Ref: HC1415-1167     SOLD AUG. 07 Enquire    
£ 800
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Shilling. S2862C
BRIOT'S HAMMERED ISSUE (1638-9), Tower, group F, obv.type 4.4 (S2799) / reverse as Briot's 2nd issue. mm.triangle, over anchor on the reverse, harp with cleft foot. Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Midland Coin Fair).
Stretch marks on obverse and unevenly coloured, otherwise a clear example of this rare issue.
 
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Size approx. 29-31 mm     Weight 94gn (6.09g)      
Ref: HC1422-1174     SOLD AUG. 07 Enquire    
£ 360
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. S2960
OXFORD MINT (1642-6), Briot horseman, uneven ground below, 1646 ox, mm.plume / -. Morr.A-1. Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.).
Horse and rider shallow as usual, with flat spots in the legends, otherwise with some good details and full weight plus.
 
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Size approx. 33-37 mm     Weight 237.5gn (15.39g)      
Ref: HC1410-1162     SOLD DECEMBER 2011 Enquire    
£ 700
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. 
OXFORD MINT (1642-6), Briot horseman, lumpy ground below, large central plume and two Oxford plumes, 1644 in script, ox below, mm.plume / -. Morr. C-16. Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Format).
Shallow horse and rider as usual and flat spots in the legends, otherwise with some sharp details on a broad, round flan.
 
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Size approx. 35-36 mm     Weight 226.5gn (14.68g)      
Ref: HC1411-1163     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 650
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. S2953
OXFORD MINT (1642-6), Shrewsbury horseman, Oxford plume behind, no ground line, 1645, mm.plume / - . Morr.F-3. Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.).
A bit bright and on a short flan, otherwise with some sharp details especially the heads of both the horse and King.
 
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Size approx. 33.5-34.5 mm     Weight 229.6gn (14.88g)      
Ref: HC1409-1161     SOLD JUNE 2010 Enquire    
£ 700
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Crown. S3045
TRURO MINT (1642-3). mm.rose.
Striking only AVF but fully struck and no double striking.
 
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Size approx. 41.5-42.5 mm     Weight 441.8gn (28.64g)      
Ref: HC1394-1145     SOLD JULY 2007 Enquire    
£ 850
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. S2861
BRIOT'S HAMMERED ISSUE (1638-9), mm.triangle over anchor / triangle. Muled with a tower reverse.
Ex:- Lockett (4514); Morrison; Alan Morris (bgt.T.Owen 4/04).
Only VERY GOOD but very, very rare.
 
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Size approx. 34-35 mm     Weight 224.4gn (14.54g)      
Ref: HC1406-1158     SOLD JULY 2007 Enquire    
£ 800
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shillings. S2789
TOWER MINT (UNDER THE KING 1625-42); GROUP D; FOURTH BUST. Garnished oval shield with
C R AT SIDES. mm.harp(1632-3). (Sharp D2/1). From the Prestbury Civil War hoard, 2004.
ORDER EITHER TOP OR BOTTOM COIN, OR BOTH; £135 each or £250 the pair. Need to tone but full and even
ALMOST VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 30-31 mm          
Ref: HC587-326     SOLD JULY 2007 Enquire    
£ 135
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. 
OXFORD MINT (1642-6), Oxford horseman, no ground line, 1643, mm.plume / -. Morr.D-3.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Midland Coin Fair 7/98).
Flat in the centres, otherwise on a full round flan with some sharp details.
 
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Size approx. 35-36 mm     Weight 224.7gn (14.56g)      
Ref: HC1413-1165     SOLD JULY 2007 Enquire    
£ 475
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. S2954
OXFORD MINT (1642-6), Oxford horseman with ground line, 1643, mm.plume / -. Morr.E-2. Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.9/92).
Could do with just a bit more flan - good detail in the horse's head.
 
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Size approx. 34-36 mm     Weight 218.2gn (14.14g)      
Ref: HC1414-1166     SOLD JULY 2007 Enquire    
£ 325
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfpound. S2945
OXFORD MINT (1642-6), Oxford plumes both sides, 1642, mm.plume / -. Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Format 3/99).
A few small digs and light scratches on the obverse but still a presentable example on a neat, round flan - overall
ABOUT VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 45.5-46 mm     Weight 60.7g      
Ref: HC1398-1150     SOLD JULY 2007 Enquire    
£ 1850
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. S2778
TOWER MINT under Parliament (1642-49), group III, type 3A3, cruder workmanship, mm.eye (1645). Ex:- J.M.Ashby (Spink auc.145, 12th July 2000, lot 2070); Colin Adams (Spink auc.177, lot 124).

 
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Size approx. 35.5-37.5 mm     Weight 226.4gn (14.67g)      
Ref: HC1397-1149     SOLD JULY 2007 Enquire    
£ 200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. S
TOWER MINT, under the King (1625-42). Group III, third horseman, 3a1, mm.tun (1636-8).
Ex:- Colin Adams, lot 107.
Slightly double struck in the reverse legend but a neatly struck, round coin.
ALMOST VERY FINE/VERY FINE+ 		 
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Size approx. 35-36 mm     Weight 231.8gn (15.02g)      
Ref: HC1396-1148     SOLD JULY 2007 Enquire    
£ 225
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Shilling. S3141
NEWARK etc. 1645, NEWARKE, obverse with crude, flat shaped crown. Ex:- Alan Morris.
Pierced for suspension as a Royalist supporters badge.
 
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Size approx. 33x30 mm     Weight 89.2gn (5.79g)      
Ref: HC1416-1168     SOLD JULY 2007 Enquire    
£ 700
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Crown. S3058
EXETER MINT (1643-6) mm.rose. 1644 to left of mint mark. Besly C-14.
Teeth? marks and slight bend to the edge at eleven o'clock, otherwise attractive and
ABOUT VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 41-43 mm     Weight 415.1gn (26.9g)      
Ref: HC1330-1044     SOLD JULY 2007 Enquire    
£ 850
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Shilling. S2977
OXFORD MINT (1642-46), 1644, three Shrewsbury plumes above declaration. Morr.D-11. Ex:- Brooker 945; Glens.auc.514, July'99; Alan Morris (bgt.B.Dawson 9/99 £240).
Ragged edge between 9.30 and 11.30 - VERY SCARCE.
 
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Size approx. 28-29 mm     Weight 84.9gn (5.50g)      
Ref: HC1423-1175     SOLD JULY 2007 Enquire    
£ 480
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1685].   Silver   Halfcrown. S3367
FOURTH BUST, 1677, V. NONO edge.
A touch weak at the date, otherwise a decent looking
FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 15.07g      
Ref: MC352-1124     SOLD JULY 2007 Enquire    
£ 100
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. S3007
BRISTOL mint, (1643-5). Shrewsbury plume behind King, three Bristol plumes above declaration. mm.plume/BR monogram. 1644.
A bit clipped otherwise a fully struck piece.
 
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Size approx. 33-34 mm     Weight 193.5gn (12.54g)      
Ref: HC1384-1119     SOLD JULY 2007 Enquire    
£ 600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. S2865, N2811, Besly 1F.
YORK, no ground line, reads MAG BRI FR ET HI. Rev. oval garnished shield. mm.lion / lion and pellets.
Ex:- Locket(3437) and SNC, Sept.1995, item 4832S.
Die flaw on reverse, on a broad flan, toned and rare.
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 14.81g      
Ref: HC1388-1131     SOLD JULY 2007 Enquire    
£ 2000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Shilling. S3085
EXETER MINT (1643-46). mm.rose, 1644 to left. Ex:- Ryan (1202); Alan Morris (bgt. Baldwins 4/93).
Last four of date weak and correspondingly on the obverse, otherwise
PRACTICALLY VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 31.5-32.5 mm     Weight 87.2gn (5.65g)      
Ref: HC1419-1171     SOLD JULY 2007 Enquire    
£ 850
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. S3065
EXETER MINT (1643-6), mm.rose. Round shield with five short and two long scrolls.
Striking split at 9 o'clock (obv.) and a flat spot between 2.30 and 4 o'clock (obv.), correspondingly on the reverse, otherwise well detailed with an attractive tone - overall
BETTER THAN GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 33.5-37.5 mm     Weight 221.9gn (14.38g)      
Ref: HC1347-1072     SOLD JULY 2007 Enquire    
£ 1100
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Shilling. S2972
OXFORD MINT (1642-6), Small Oxford bust, three Oxford plumes above declaration. 1642. Morr.B-3. Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwin 7/94).
Striking split at 5.30 (obv.) but sound and mostly on the flan.
 
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Size approx. 31-32 mm     Weight 94.4gn (6.12g)      
Ref: HC1424-1176     SOLD JULY 2007 Enquire    
£ 400
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Gold  Unite. S2738
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). 1645. Ex:- Rev. A. Mallieson: Selig (150), Alan Morris.
Some weakeness in the legend and a bit crimped (possibly ghosting) but well centred and a full round flan with a good portrait and other sharp details - RARE DATE.
 
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Size approx. 34-35 mm     Weight 139.8gn (9.06g)      
Ref: HC1390-1138     SOLD JULY 2007 Enquire    
£ 6500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES 1   [1625-1649].   Gold   Unite. S2735
OXFORD MINT(1642-6). 1644 ox below declaration. Ex:- Alan Morris.
Slight double striking in the Kings face, otherwise a full bold strike.
 
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Size approx. 35-36 mm     Weight 137.8gn.(8.93g).      
Ref: HC1391-1139     SOLD JULY 2007 Enquire    
£ 3500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES 1   [1625-1649].   Gold  Unite. S2734
OXFORD MINT(1642-6). 1643, mm.plume / -. Ex:- Alan Morris
Declaration and 3 of date weak, otherwise with a decent portrait.
 
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Size approx. 34.5-35.5 mm     Weight 134.6gn.(8.72g).      
Ref: HC1392-1140     SOLD JULY 2007 Enquire    
£ 2250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II   [1660-1685].   Silver   Shilling. S3372
FIRST BUST VARIETY. 1663.
Toning a little uneven but a no problems
NEAR VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm          
Ref: MC353-1143     SOLD JULY 2007 Enquire    
£ 250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. WILLIAM AND MARY   [1694-1702].   Silver   Halfcrown. S3434
FIRST BUSTS / FIRST SHIELD. 1689.
Obverse quite darkly toned
A REALLY GOOD FINE+ 		 
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Size approx. 33-33.5 mm     Weight 14.96g      
Ref: MC348-1070     SOLD JULY 2007 Enquire    
£ 200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Ninepence. S3144
NEWARK BESIEGED, several times, 1645-6, surrendered May 1646. 1646. Ex:- Alan Morris.
Struck on gilt plate on a small flan, rim showing, pierced for suspension as a Royalist supporters badge.
 
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Size approx. 33.5x24.5 mm     Weight 63.4gn (4.13g)      
Ref: HC1417-1169     SOLD JULY 2007 Enquire    
£ 800
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Crown. S2947
OXFORD MINT (1642-6), Oxford horseman with grass below, 1643, mm.plume / - . Morr. B - 3 variety - Declaration divided by central line - extremely rare. There are only two others known; one in the BM and the Brooker coin.
Ex:- Lord Rodney Smith (bgt.by Spink 1983); D.Rees-Jones (Spink auc.117/30, £1320+); P.W.Karon (Spink auc.129/99, £1300+); Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.8/00 - Spink website). A neat, round and richly toned
ALMOST VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 43-43.5 mm     Weight 462.7gn (29.96g)      
Ref: HC1407-1159     SOLD JULY 2007 Enquire    
£ 3000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Gold  Unite. S2739
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Single plume above declaration, 1646 ox below. Ex:- Alan Morris.
Some weakness in the legend and some minor double striking but neat and well centred with a sharp portrait.
 
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Size approx. 32.5 mm     Weight 140gn (9.07g)      
Ref: HC1389-1137     SOLD JULY 2007 Enquire    
£ 8000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Halfcrown. S2861/2775 N2307/2211
BRIOT'S COINAGE, HAMMERED ISSUE MULED WITH TOWER GROUP III reverse, reads MAG BRIT FR ET HIB. mm.triangle / over anchor on obverse.
Ex:- Lockett(2354); Brooker(734); Selig(123).
Very lightly double struck on reverse, otherwise toned,
ALMOST EXTREMELY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC1387-1130     SOLD JUNE 2009 Enquire    
£ 3500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Shilling. S2874
YORK MINT (1643-4), mm.lion. Type 5, lion skin garniture.
A little crimped and some metal stress running through the coin, otherwise a good, round example.
 
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Size approx. 31-31.5 mm     Weight 83.3gn (5,4g)      
Ref: HC1172-853     SOLD JUNE 2007 Enquire    
£ 250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Gold  Unite. S2686
TOWER MINT, under the King (1625-42).
Group A, first bust in coronation robes, bust 1a with flatter, single-arched crown. mm.lis (1625).

Some flat areas on the reverse but a full portrait on a broad flan with a touch of colour.
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 35+ mm     Weight 138.1gn (8.97g)      
Ref: HC1011-683     SOLD JUNE 2007 Enquire    
£ 1400
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2867
YORK MINT (1643-4), mm.lion. Type 5. EBOR below horse, crowned, square-topped shield between C R.
Slight wobble in the flan as usual with these productions and a few tone spots. A little metal stress and gently cleaned but with some sharp details - I think this coin will look quite nice when patinated.
 
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Size approx. 34.5 mm     Weight 210gn (13.6g)      
Ref: HC1168-847     SOLD JUNE 2007 Enquire    
£ 600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Silver   Crown. S3061
EXETER MINT (1643-6). mm.castle / Ex.1645. Besly D-17.
Some weakness in the legend and toning a little uneven but on a well spread flan.
VERY FINE/Reverse better 		 
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Size approx. 42-45 mm     Weight 458gn (29.68g)      
Ref: HC1332-1046     SOLD JUNE 2007 Enquire    
£ 1000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I   [1625-1649].   Gold  Double-crown. S2700
TOWER MINT under the King (1625-42). Group B, second bust. mm.plume (1630-1), over heart on the reverse.
Strictly only VERY FINE but fully struck on a neat round flan.
 
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Size approx. 26 mm     Weight 69gn (4.47g)      
Ref: HC1335-1049     SOLD JUNE 2007 Enquire    
£ 1000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF STUART. ANNE   [1702-1714].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3604
AFTER UNION WITH SCOTLAND, 1707, plain in the angles of the shield.
A little haymarking but a decent example.
ALMOST VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 33-33.5 mm     Weight 14.97g      
Ref: MC349-1071     SOLD JUNE 2007 Enquire    
£ 165
 

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