Mhcoins
1646 Charles I Hartlebury Castle Halfcrown
£1,995
Charles I, (1625-1649). Hartlebury Castle (Worcester) mint. . King on horseback left. Rev. Oval garnished shield, H(C) in garniture below shield, three pears above. Mm, Three pears (S.3129; N-2626)
Short of flan however the King on horseback very well struck. This coin was formerly from the extensive Dr Hulett collection and was bought from Stephen Mitchell in 1987 for £475. The Halfcrown was the only denomination struck at the garrison, with only a small number of examples actually still in private hands.
Provenance
Ex Stephen Mitchell
Dr Hulett Collection (bought 1987 - £475)
Ex M&H Coins