Lot 209
Charles I (1625-1649), Briot's Second Milled Issue, Halfcrown, 1638-1639 - Ex Dr. J. Terner
Ancient, British and World Coins, and Medals - 118 | C24009
Auction: 21 October 2024 at 10:00 BST
Estimate: £10,000 - £14,000
Description
Charles I (1625-1649), Briot's Second Milled Issue, Halfcrown, 1638-1639, Tower (under King), King on horseback right, pebbly ground below, rev. crowned oval garnished shield, dividing crowned C-R, lozenge stops, m.m. anchor and B, 15.49g. (Brooker 724; N.2304; S.2858). Superb as struck with grey lustre. Well struck with a beautiful toning.
Ex St. James Auction 21, 19/4/2012 Lot 191, - £12,400 inc buyers premium.
Ex Dr. Jacob Terner Part 2, Ira and Larry Goldberg Coins, Auction 25, 31/5/2004, Lot 1925 - $12,650 inc buyers premium.
Footnote
Described by the Goldbergs in 2004, “An astonishing coin purchased about 15 years ago from Patrick Finn, then still at Spink's in London. Finn called it the finest specimen he had ever seen, and the only example he would describe in old-fashioned terms as "FDC." This coin is truly stunning, one of a kind in quality, and also probably the finest known Briot halfcrown. Struck from roller-dies imported by Briot for his famous experimental coinage. Superb Choice Uncirculated, full strike on a wondrous flan, rich shimmering bluish gray toning. PCGS graded MS-64.” *The coin is no longer encapsulated.
