Description

Charles I. 1625-1649. Engraved Silver Medal n. d. (1649), 8.22 g. "Pattern Halfcrown" Charles I. Unsigned. Bust, draped. CAROLVS . D . G . MAG . BRI : FR . ET . HIB . RX. Rv. Royal arms in the Garter, held by lion and unicorn. DIEV . ET . MON . DROIT (incuse). Plain edge. 35.2 mm. Eimer -. MI i 373/267. Med. Hist. pl. XXXIII, 18. Selten / Rare. Sehr schön / Very Fine. Originalguss mit Gravur / Engraved original cast.

Purchased from S & B, Great Missenden, November 1996, lot M212.

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.