Charles I. 1625-1649. AR crown. 29.38 gm. 42 mm. Oxford mint. - / four pellets i.m. 1643. Shrewsbury die: King on horseback left, groundline; Shrewsbury plume behind; CAROLVS D G MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIBER REX / Oxvord die: RELIG PROT LEG ANG LIBER PAR (declaration) in two lines across center, •V• and three Oxford plumes above, 1643 below; DEVS DISSIPENTVR INIMICI EXVRGAT around. S. 2946A. N. 2405. Morrieson A/2. Choice Extremely Fine; exceptional detail on the horse and king; (the Oxford reverse die was too large for the flan); toned with subtle colorful highlights. One of the finest known examples with exceptionally clear horse and rider details.

Ex Goldbergs Auction 91 (7 June 2016) lot 2696 ($21,000 plus commission). ("A magnificent example of this crudely-made issue and virtually mint state...") (Formerly NGC AU58, 4216329-002).