Description

King Charles I Reign, 1625-1649.

Tower, Under the King.

1641-3 Halfcrown, 4th Horseman.

English Civil War 1643-1651.

Catalogue: Spink# 2779, type 4, foreshortened horse.

Obverse: Charles I dressed in armour on horseback with no ground below, holding his 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 the King.

Mintmark : Triangle within a circle, both sides.

Silver: 0.925, 14.91g, 33.5mm max.

Grade: Obverse Fine, reverse aVF for type. Minor clipping.

SOLD.