Watch List notes:

Charles I (1625-49), Halfcrown, a forgery from false dies, struck in base silver, in the style of Group III, type 3a2 var., Tower, 9.64g, 6h, m.m. triangle, •(m.m.)• carolvs.' d.' g.' mag.' brit.' fra.' et.' hi.' rex, King on horseback left, holding upright sword, sash flying behind, rev. •(m.m.)• christo • avspice • regno, oval garnished shield (Brooker 1188 same dies; Besly [1984], pl. 8, no. 8, same dies; cf. S.2777), of fine workmanship on an irregular flan, fair.
provenance
LCA 130, 5 September 2010, lot 979
Estimate: £80 - £100