BRITISH COINS, Civil War Siege Coinage, Charles I, Obsidional Coinage, Newark besieged, Silver Halfcrown, 1646, on lozenge shaped flan, large crown over value, C to left, R to right, beaded border both sides, rev inscription and date, 14.81g (Bull 688; Brooker 1222; N 2638; S 3140A). Some raised die flaws, otherwise bold very fine, toned.
ex Phil Wallick, Simpsonville, Maryland, USA, c.2000
Estimate: £1200-1500