Charles I (1625-1649), Group 2, Halfcrown, 1632-1633, Type 2c, Tower (under King), reads BRIT FRA, King on horseback left, plume on head dress, no ground line, stops flank m.m., rev. no stops on reverse, (m.m.) CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO, round garnished shield, dividing C-R, 14.21g, 1h, m.m. harp (Bull 148d/-; Hawkins 2c; Francis 2c; Brooker 310 same obverse die; North 2207; Spink 2771), some surface stipling to peripheries, otherwise nicely toned and a neatly central striking, a bolder fine / very fine, a pleasant and scarce coin, the reverse die unlisted.
Purchased September 1995
Estimate: £150 - £250