English Stuart - Charles I - Gold Double Crown > Lot No. 275

Description:
1632-1633 AD. Tower mint, Group D, with unjewelled crown arches, mm Harp. Obv: profile bust with 'X' mark of value behind with CAROLVS D G MAG BRI FR ET HIB REX legend. Rev: oval crowned shield with crowned 'C' to left and crowned 'R' to right with CVLTORESSVI DEVS PROTEGIT legend.

Measurements:
4.48 grams.

Condition:
About very fine, with some light doubling to obverse; small scratch below mark of value; reverse better.

References:
S. 2703; N. 2168; cf Brooker 160 (with jewelled arches).

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £400 - 500 (EUR 500 - 620; USD 640 - 790)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £660