STUART. Charles I. 1625-1649. AR Groat (22.5mm, 1.83 g, 11h). Declaration type. Bridgnorth-on-Severn mint; im: plumelet. Dated 1646. · CAROLVS · D : G : MAG : BR : FR : ET : HIB : REX ·, crowned and draped bust left; plumelet to left, IIII (mark of value) to right / · EXVRGAT · DEVS · DISSIPENTVR · INIMICI ·, REL : PRO :/LEG : ANG :/LIB : PAR : in three lines; above, three plumelets above ornaments; below, I646 below dividing line. Morrieson,
Lundy, dies A/2; Brooker 1133 (same obv. die); North 2525; SCBC 3042. A most pleasing example free of double striking often encountered on this issue. Toned with some luster. EF. Rare.
Ex Coombs Collection, purchased from Spink, October, 1978.
