Charles I. 1625-1649. AR crown. 27.7 gm. 42 mm. Exeter mint. Rose i.m. 1644. King on horseback left, holding sword upright, sash tied in bow; CAROLVS D G MAG BRI FRA ET HI REX / Oval garnished shield; CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO 1644. S. 3058. N. 2557. Besly C15. Brooker 1033-1035 (same obverse die). Lockett 8d (BNJ, Vol. 22). Extremely Fine; beautifully toned with multihued highlights; fresh minty surfaces. Among the finest known for this typically problematic series.

Ex W.B. and R.E. Montgomery Collection (CNG Triton XI, 7 January 2008, lot 1688, $5250 plus commissions)Ex Davissons Auction 19 (1 May 2003) lot 186Ex Lingford (Glendining, 24-26 October 1950, lot 190; "Unusually fine and rare").