Description

Charles I. 1625-1649. Engraved Silver Medal n. d. (1649), 6.53 g. "Pattern Halfcrown" Charles I. Unsigned. Bust, draped. CAROLVS . D G MAG BR FR ET HI REX . (incuse). Rv. Royal arms in the Garter, within laurel border (incuse). Plain edge. 34.7 mm. Eimer -. MI i 373/266. Med. Hist. pl. XXXIII, 7. Selten / Rare. Sehr schön / Very Fine. Originalguss mit Gravur / Engraved original cast.

Purchased from S & B, Great Missenden, November 1996, lot M211.

This and similar pieces are supposed to be patterns for coins, shilling and halfcrowns. The reverse types are engraved, or are an imitation of engraving. They could scarcely have been intended for such a purpose. They must be considered rather to be Memorials; but none are known with rings for suspension.