† Charles I (1625-49), silver Halfcrown, Chester Mint, Lord Byron's emergency issue 31st January 1645 to 3rd February 1646, armoured King on horseback left, with upright sword and flowing sash, plumes in field, CHST below hooves, beaded borders with abbreviated Latin legend surrounding, initial mark three gerbs both sides, CAROLVS D: G: MAG: BRI: FRA: ET HIR: REX, rev. oval quartered shield of arms, beaded borders with abbreviated Latin legend surrounding, :CHRISTO. AVSPICE. REGNO. weight 11.71g (Bull 575 (47-2); Brooker 1111; Lyall B-2; N.2627; S.3130). Struck on a misshapen flan with flaws and wear, the identifying elements of mint mark and CHST clear, fair to fine and very rare.The Latin legends translates on obverse as "Charles by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland" and on the reverse "I reign under the auspice of Christ."

Provenance:
Ex Tony Mathews, c.2000 with dealing ticket priced at £320.
Ex Haddenham Collection, Spink Coin auction, 12th December 2023, lot 620.