Charles I (1625-1649), Oxford mint, Halfcrown, 1642, mm. Oxford plume on obv. only, Shrewsbury horseman, ground line below, Oxford plume in field, three Oxford plumes above Declaration, date below, 14.57g/11h (Bull 593/3; Morr. E-3; SCBI Brooker 881; N 2411; S 2952). Characteristic die flaw above horse’s head. Ex Dr John Hulett, Provenance: Bt S.H. Monks September 2003. Images courtesy of DNW.