.jpg "England. Stuart, James I AR Halfgroat.")
LOT 3231
England. Stuart, James I AR Halfgroat. Struck 1603-1604. Tower (London) mint, First coinage.
I: D : G : ROSA • SINE • SPINA, crowned first bust to right; II (mark of value) to left / Coat-of-arms, (Thistle) above. North 2076; SCBC 2649. Fine.(0.94gr, 18mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market since the early 2000s.
Property of a Lincolnshire gentleman, thence by descent.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
England. Tudor, Elizabeth I AR Penny. Struck 1560-1561. London (Tower) mint, Second issue.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
(Cross crosslet) E • D • G • ROSA • SINE • SPINA, crowned bust (3H) to left, wearing ruff / (Cross crosslet) CIVI-TAS LON-DON, coat of arms over long cross fourchée. North 1988; SCBC 2558. 0.44gr, 15mm, 8h.
Good Fine.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
England. Tudor, Henry VIII AR Penny. 1526-1529. Durham mint, Bishop Thomas Wolsey, Second coinage, Sovereign type.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
(Trefoil) Һ' ˣ D' ˣ G' [...]PIA', Henry enthroned facing, holding lis-tipped sceptre and globus cruciger, throne pillar on either side surmounted by lis / (Trefoil) CIVI-TAS DVR-RAᙏ, coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée; T W flanking, tasseled gallero below. North 1811; SCBC 2352. 0.54gr, 14mm, 6h.
Near Very Fine. Old dark cabinet tone.
Ex DNW, 9 December 2008, no.98 (part). From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
England. Stuart, Charles I CU Rose Farthing. 1625-1649. London (Tower) mint, Maltravers Type 4b.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
(Crescent) CAROLV D : G MA • BRI, single-arched crown; below, two crossed sceptre handles, short legends / FRA .' ET • HI .' REX (Crescent). Cf. SCBC 3206. 0.89gr, 14mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
