Description

King Charles I Reign, 1625-1649.

Under Parliament.

1643-4 Halfcrown, 3rd Horseman.

English Civil War 1643-1651.

Catalogue: Spink# 2778, 3a3, no ground, cruder workmanship, mint mark (P).

Obverse: Charles I dressed in armour on horseback with no ground below, holding an upright sword, his cloak flowing behind. Within a beaded border.

Legend: CARPLVS. D. G: MAG: BRI: FRA: ET. HIB: REX (Charles by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland).

Reverse: Large oval shield with garnished scrolls.

Legend: CHRISTO. AVSPICE. REGNO (I reign under the auspice of Christ).

Tower mint under Parliament.

Mintmark (P) both sides.

Silver: 0.925, 14.39g, 33.5mm max.

Grade: Obverse Fine, reverse aVF for type. Cipped, deep chip into the edge.