Charles I

Charles I, "So-Called" Pattern Halfcrown, or silver medal, attributed to Thomas Rawlins, bust of Charles left, wearing lace collar, lovelock falling over his left shoulder, CAROLVS DG MAG BR FR ET HI REX, rev., ornately stamped in imitation of engraving, the royal arms in small shield, helm, crown and lion above, within Garter, Lion and Unicorn supporters, crown above, motto below, laurel border, 35.5mm (MI 373/267; North - ; Platt I, pp. 275-76, type C). Good very fine, rich tone.

Provenance: Baldwin Auction, 25 September, 2006 (lot 1250); old collector's ticket states "Spink June 1907 £2-15".