Charles I (1625-49), Halfcrown, a contemporary forgery from false dies, struck in base silver, in the style of Group IV, Tower, 12.61g, 3h, m.m. (p), carolvs • d g mag b•rite r•an e hib rex •, horseman left, rev. christo avspice regno, a inverted, round shield (cf. Spink auction 265, lot 130, same dies; cf. S.2779A), same dies as lot 228, with superficial scratches to surfaces, otherwise fine, and curious.
provenance
Purchased Bennett, 6 October 2010
Estimate: £80 - £120