Charles I (1625-1649), Exeter mint, Halfcrown, 1645, mm. rose on obv., castle on rev., horse with twisted tail, no ground line, round scroll-garnished shield, date to left of mm., 12.77g/11h (Bull 665/50; Besly N50, and BNJ 1992, pl. 21, this coin; SCBI Brooker 1058, this coin; N 2569; S 3077). Ex Dr John Hulett, provenance: S. Simpson Collection; R.P.V. Brettell Collection, Glendining Auction, 28 October 1970, lot 379 [from S.S. 1955]; J.G. Brooker Collection; bt P.F. Purvey May 1985. Images courtesy of DNW.