13 Dec 2012
10:00 EST
New York
Property of a Gentleman: An Important Collection of English Coins
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Property of a Gentleman: An Important Collection of English Coins
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Charles I, 1625-1649, Silver Crown, (1625-42)
KM-128, S-2756, 29.83 grams, 42mm. Tower mint, under the King (1625-42), type 2b1, second mounted horseman left, smaller horse plume on head, cross on housing, CAROLVS.D.G.MAG.BRIT.FRA.ET.HIB. REX., reverse: plume between CR above shield, no cross fourchée , mm rose over feathers, CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO. Graced by ages-old, well-set dark-gray toning. For a large coin of its era, it is also remarkably free from post-striking marks. It is noted that some planchet roughness is seen left of the horse and minor rim damage and cracking is also present. A perfect circulated example of this desirable coinage. Good Very Fine
Sold for
US$ 3,510
inc. premium
Category: Coins / Coins and Banknotes
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