Charles I. 1625-1649. AR crown. 30.07 gm. 43 mm. Type 2b1. Tower mint under the King. Plume i.m. 1630-1631. King on horseback left, holding sword over shoulder; CAROLVS D G MAG BRIT FRA ET HIB REX / Oval garnished shield, C R divided by Welsh plumes above; CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO. S. 2756. N. 2192. FRC IX/XII. Brooker 242 (same obverse die). Near Extremely Fine; beautiful old tone with hints of multihued luster; unusual with almost full outer circle, exceptional quality flan and, overall, an exceptional crown.

Ex Slaney (Spink, 14 May 2015, lot 331)Ex Lingford (Glendining, 24-26 October 1950, lot 88)Ex Spink Numismatic Circular Volume XLI Part 7 (July 1933), item 25826, 'very choice quality, RR.' £6.