STUART. Charles I. 1625-1649. AR Halfcrown (34mm, 14.82 g, 10h). Declaration type. Oxford mint; im: plumes. Dated 1642. VF.CNG Feature Auction 127 British, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver Sold For $ 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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STUART. Charles I. 1625-1649. AR Halfcrown (34mm, 14.82 g, 10h). Declaration type. Oxford mint; im: plumes. Dated 1642. Charles on horseback left on ground line, holding sword and reins; Oxford plume to upper right. ‘Chain mail’ saddle / RELIG : PROT : LEG/ ANG : LIBER : PAR; three plumes above, 1642 below. Bull, Oxford 592/C; cf. Brooker 877 (for type; same rev. die); North 2411; SCBC 2954A. Toned, flan flaws and weakly struck at center. VF. An exceedingly rare variety with ‘chain mail’ saddle. |