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DM12768
Charles I Halfcrown, York, type 6, ex Brooker (1084a)
Charles I (1625-49), silver Halfcrown, York Mint, Type 6, armoured King on horseback left, beaded borders with abbreviated Latin legend with lozenge stops surrounding, initial mark lion, CAROLVS. D: G: MAG. BRIT. FRAN. ET. HIB. REX., rev., Crowned oval quartered shield, crowned C to left, crowned R to right, Latin legend surrounding, CHRISTO. AVSPICE. REGNO., weight 14.48g (Bull 570; Besly 3-C; Brooker 1084A this coin, N.2314; S.2868). Toned, struck a little off-centre on obverse, raised die flaws on lower right quadrant of reverse, black flan flaw at crowned C on reverse, otherwise almost extremely fine and a pleasing coin.
The abbreviated obverse legend translates as "Charles, by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland." and on the reverse "I reign under the auspice of Christ."
Provenance:
Ex John G. Brooker Collection, SCBI 33:1084A, collection sold by Spink and Son from 1978-83.
Ex Spink Coin Auction 32, 30th November 1983, lot 445.
(The provenance listed in Bull also gives the Spink Circular of 1988 for this coin where it is listed as Ex Brooker 1084a when from the illustration it is clear it is not).
Coins derive their value from their rarity, condition, visual appeal and - most importantly – the size of their collector base. Our specialists are experienced at assessing preservation and identifying details that distinguish a common coin from a valuable one.
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What happens if I’m not entirely happy with my purchase?
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