Charles I. 1625-1649. AR crown. 29.87 gm. 45 mm. Type 5. Tower mint under Parliament. Sun i.m. 1645-1646. King on horseback left, holding sword upright; CAROLVS D G MAG BRI FRA ET HIB REX / Oval garnished shield; CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO. S. 2762. N. 2199. FRC XXVII/XXXIX. Cf. SCBI Brooker 275 (same dies). Good Very Fine; handsome full flan with rich tone; light scratches and flan flaws on obverse; small spot of darker toning on horse.

Ex Slaney (Spink, 14 May 2015, lot 333)Ex H Montagu (Sotheby, 7-12 May 1888, lot 296).