Lot 309
Great Britain. Tower Mint Horseman Crown, ND. S-2758; N-2195 var. (shield oval rather than round). Charles I, 1625-1649. Tower mint under the King. Third Horseman type. King crowned and armored left, arm at angle and holding sword upright, on walking horse without ground-line. Reverse: Oval quartered shield in elaborately garnished frame. Bell mintmark (1634-1635). Usual unevenness in the strike, but here far less so; with only minor flatness to the king's bust, yet bold legends, and the reverse device outstandingly sharp and full. With ages-old, well-set dark-gray toning. For a large coin of its era, it is also remarkably free from marks. Rare. NGC graded AU-55.
This is a silver classic, the king shown as warrior horseman, holding a raised sword. This specimen is a gem of a coin!
Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000.
Ex Cheshire Collection (5/30 - 6/1/05), lot 2157.
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