Charles I (1625-49), Halfcrown, Tower Mint under Parliament, group V, fifth horseman, armoured King on horseback left, with upright sword and flowing scarf, mintmark sceptre (1646-8), reads CAROLVS DG MAG BRI FRA ET HIB REX. Rev, oval quartered shield of arms, legend surrounds CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO, 15.27g (S.2780; N.2215; Brooker 378-79). Cabinet toning with residual mint bloom, some minor striking flaws, good overall detail. Die shift in the F of Fra, a little dished at 12 o'clock. Very fine, a scarcer mintmark for issue.
Bought Michael Trenerry (dealer), with ticket.