Watch List notes:

STUART, Siege money. Newark. 1645-1646. AR Halfcrown (32x37mm, 13.71 g, 12h). In the name of Charles I. Dated 1645. Large crown; C R across field, XXX (mark of value) below / OBS: / NEWARK / I645. Brooker 1221 (same dies); North 2638; SCBC 3140. Old cabinet toning. Choice VF. Very rare for this date.

Ex P. Earthy Collection; Dr. E. Burstal Collection (Glendining's, 16 May 1968), lot 487.