Description King Charles I Reign, 1625-1649. Under Parliament. 1643-4 Halfcrown, 3rd Horseman. English Civil War 1643-1651. Catalogue: Spink# 2778, 3a3, no ground, cruder workmanship, mint mark (P). Obverse: Charles I dressed in armour on horseback with no ground below, holding an upright sword, his cloak flowing behind. Within a beaded border. Legend: CARPLVS. D. G: MAG: BRI: FRA: ET. HIB: REX (Charles by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland). Reverse: Large oval shield with garnished scrolls. Legend: CHRISTO. AVSPICE. REGNO (I reign under the auspice of Christ). Tower mint under Parliament. Mintmark: Not readable Silver: 0.925, 14.30g, 33.0 mm max. Grade: Obverse aFine, cleaned, reverse gFine for issue, clipped.
