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Charles I Silver Imitation of Tower Mint Halfcrown, group IV mm (P)

Charles I (1625-49),base silver contemporary imitation Halfcrown, of Tower Mint under Parliament group IV, armoured King on horseback left, with upright sword and flowing cloak, beaded borders with abbreviated Latin legend surrounding, initial mark (P) both sides (1643-44), .CAROLVS. D G. MAG B.RIT E FRAN E. HIB. REX.,rev.oval quartered shield of arms, CHRISTO. AVSPICE. REGNO. weight 13.28g (Brooker -; Bull 490h/35; cf.N.2213; cf.S.2779A). Mottled tone, a bold very fine, a very good imitation struck after the official issue but probably before the Commonwealth period, rare as such.

The Latin legends translates on obverse 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 Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 492, 29th May 2021, lot 1052.

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