Charles I (1625-49), Halfcrown, a contemporary forgery from false dies, struck in base silver, in the style of Group III, type 3a3, Tower (under Parliament), 12.61g, 3h, m.m. sun, •(m.m.)• carolvs • dg m[...] hib rex, horseman left, rev. •(m.m.)• christo • avspice • regno, a inverted, round shield (cf. S.2778), a scuff behind horse and corrosion to reverse, otherwise about fine, unusual.
provenance
LCA 146, 7 September 2014, lot 2021
Estimate: £50 - £80