Charles I (1625–1649)
The coinage of Charles I is one of the most diverse and historically charged series in the English hammered tradition. Struck during years of political tension and open conflict, his issues range from the refined early Tower mint portraits to the varied and often hastily produced provincial and emergency coinages of the Civil War. Distinctive mintmarks, changing bust styles, and regional differences in engraving allow for detailed classification, while the output of temporary mints—such as Oxford, Bristol, and Exeter—adds further depth and complexity. For collectors, Charles I offers a rich field of study, combining technical interest with the dramatic narrative of a kingdom divided.
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HALFCROWN
WEH 9356 — Halfcrown
Group III. Third horseman, type 3a1, no caparisons on horse, scarf flying from king’s waist. ® Oval garnished shield. mm Crown. Spink 2773.
£175.00
WEH 9354 — Halfcrown
Group IV. Fourth horseman, type 4, foreshortened horse. ® Oval garnished shield. mm Triangle in circle. Spink 2779.
£150.00
SHILLING
WEH 9359 — Shilling
Tower mint under King. Group D, fourth bust, type 3.1, with falling lace collar, inner circles. ® Garnished oval shield with CR at sides. mm Portcullis. Spink 2789.
£165.00
WEH 9361 — Shilling
Tower mint under King. Group D, fourth bust, type 3a, no inner circles. ® Round garnished shield, no CR. mm Bell. Spink 2791.
£120.00
WEH 9362 — Shilling
Tower mint under King. Group D, fourth bust, type 3a, no inner circles. ® Round garnished shield, no CR. mm Bell. Spink 2791.
£95.00
WEH 9349 — Shilling
Tower mint under King. Group D, fourth bust, type 3a, no inner circles. ® Round garnished shield, no CR. mm Crown. Spink 2791.
£150.00
WEH 9365 — Shilling
Tower mint under King. Group D, fourth bust, type 3a, no inner circles. ® Round garnished shield, no CR. mm Tun. Spink 2791.
£150.00
WEH 9350 — Shilling
Tower mint under King. Group D, fourth bust, type 3a, no inner circles. ® Round garnished shield, no CR. mm Tun. Spink 2791.
£145.00
WEH 9367 — Shilling
Tower mint under King. Group D, fourth bust, type 3a, no inner circles. ® Round garnished shield, no CR. mm Tun. Spink 2791.
£75.00
WEH 9368 — Shilling
Tower mint under King. Group E, fifth “Aberystwyth” bust, type 4.3, smaller bust, single‑arched crown, large XII. ® Square‑topped shield over cross moline. mm Anchor. Spink 2796.
£175.00
WEH 9369 — Shilling
Tower mint under King. Group E, fifth “Aberystwyth” bust, type 4.3, smaller bust, single‑arched crown, large XII. ® Square‑topped shield over cross moline. mm Anchor. Spink 2796.
£95.00
WEH 9001 — Shilling
Tower mint under King. Group F, sixth “Briot’s” bust, type 4.4, stellate lace collar, double‑arched crown. ® Square‑topped shield over cross moline. mm Triangle. Spink 2799.
£55.00
WEH 9351 — Shilling
Tower mint under King. Group F, sixth “Briot’s” bust, type 4.4, stellate lace collar, double‑arched crown. ® Square‑topped shield over cross moline. mm Star/Star over Triangle. Spink 2799.
£185.00
WEH 9002 — Shilling
Tower mint under King. Group F, sixth “Briot’s” bust, type 4.4, stellate lace collar, double‑arched crown. ® Square‑topped shield over cross moline. mm Star. Spink 2799. Sharp G1/2.
£95.00
WEH 9390 — Shilling
Tower mint under King. Group F, sixth “Briot’s” bust, type 4.4, stellate lace collar, double‑arched crown. ® Square‑topped shield over cross moline. mm Star. Spink 2799.
£65.00
WEH 9392 — Shilling
Tower mint under King. Group F, sixth “Briot’s” bust, type 4.4, stellate lace collar, double‑arched crown. ® Square‑topped shield over cross moline. mm Triangle in circle. Spink 2799.
£225.00
WEH 9401 — Shilling
Tower mint under King. Group F, sixth “Briot’s” bust, type 4.4, stellate lace collar, double‑arched crown. ® Square‑topped shield over cross moline. mm Triangle in circle. Spink 2799.
£55.00
SIXPENCE
WEH 9402 — Sixpence
Tower mint under King. Group D, fourth bust, type 3, with falling lace collar, inner circles, medium bust. ® Garnished oval shield with CR at sides. mm Harp. Spink 2811.
£85.00
WEH 9010 — Sixpence
Tower mint under King. Group D, fourth bust, type 3a, no inner circle. ® Garnished oval shield, no inner circle. mm Tun. Spink 2813.
£85.00
WEH 9352 — Sixpence
Tower mint under King. Group E, fifth “Aberystwyth” bust, type 4.1, double‑arched crown. ® Square‑topped shield over cross moline. mm Anchor (flukes to right). Spink 2814.
£150.00
WEH 9353 — Sixpence
Tower mint under King. Group E, fifth “Aberystwyth” bust, type 4.2, single‑arched crown. mm Triangle. Spink 2816.
£150.00
WEH 9406 — Sixpence
Tower mint under King. Group F, sixth “Briot’s” bust, type 4.3, stellate lace collar. ® Square‑topped shield over cross moline. mm Triangle. Spink 2817.
£125.00
HALFGROAT
WEH 10747 — Halfgroat
Tower mint under King. Group D, fourth bust, type 3a1, no inner circles. ® Rounder shield. mm Crown. Spink 2831. Creased from 11 to 5 o’clock.
£35.00
WEH 10748 — Halfgroat
Tower mint under King. Group D, fourth bust, type 3a1, no inner circles. ® Rounder shield. mm Anchor. Spink 2831.
£40.00
WEH 10749 — Halfgroat
Tower mint under King. Group D, fourth bust, type 3a2–3, inner circles on both sides. mm Triangle. Spink 2832.
£65.00
WEH 9479 — Halfgroat
Tower mint under Parliament. Group D, fourth bust, type 3a3, inner circles on both sides. mm (R). Spink 2833. North 2258.
£50.00
WEH 10043 — Halfgroat
Tower mint under Parliament. Group D, fourth bust, type 3a3, inner circles on both sides. mm Sun over Eye. Spink 2833. North 2258.
£50.00
WEH 10750 — Halfgroat
Tower mint under Parliament. Group G, seventh bust, type 3a7, older bust with pointed beard. mm Eye. Spink 2836.
£45.00
FARTHING
WEH 9856 — Rose Farthing
Rose Farthing. CAROLV D G MA BRI, crown with two sceptres in saltire. ® FRA ET HI REX, crowned rose. Mint mark crescent both sides. Spink 3206. 13 mm.
£25.00
