Charles I. 1625-1649. AR crown. 29.66 gm. 43 mm. Type 3b. Tower mint under the King. Portcullis i.m. 1633-1634. King on horseback left, holding sword upright; CAROLVS D G MAG BRI FRA ET HI REX / Oval garnished shield surmounted by Welsh plumes; CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO. S. 2759. N. 2196. FRC XIV/XVIII (pl. XIV and XVII, this coin). Cf. SCBI Brooker 253 (same dies). Near Extremely Fine; well struck with beautiful surfaces and toning. Choice and rare, with an impeccable pedigree.

Ex Michael S. Tallent (Stack's, 24 April 2008, lot 72, $5500 plus commissions)Ex Slaney (Spink, 15 May 2003, lot 41)Ex H M Lingford (Glendining, 24 October 1950, lot 100 (with tag))Ex M A Brigg (Glendining, 23 May 1939, lot 316)Ex L E Bruun (Sotheby, 18 May 1925, lot 733)Ex W Talbot Ready (Sotheby, 15 November 1920, lot 651).