Charles I Gold Crown

Charles I gold Crown, mint mark plumes, with pellet either side of crown reverse
Regular price £2,500

Charles I (1625-49), gold Crown, Tower Mint, group C, third elaborate crowned bust left, value V behind, initial mark plumes (1635-36) both sides possibly over bell on reverse, beaded circles and legend surrounding, CAROLVS. D: G: MA: BR: FR: ET. HI: REX., rev. crowned quartered oval shield of arms with frame, pellet either side of crown, C to left, R to right, CVLTORES. SVI. DEVS. PROTEGIT, weight 2.23g (Schneider 240; Brooker 204; N.2183; S.2714). With copper red tone both sides, a little double struck, very fine and a rare variety with the pellets.

The abbreviated Latin legends translate as on obverse "Charles by the grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland," and on the reverse "God protects his worshippers."

The original pyx trial records show that a total of £337,000 of crown gold was struck under the mint mark plumes a.k.a. feathers at full weight from 23rd June 1630 until 30th June 1631.

To read the complete item description, see:
Charles I gold Crown, mint mark plumes, with pellet either side of crown reverse(https://www.sovr.co.uk/products/charles-i-gold-crown-mint-mark-plumes-with-pellet-either-side-of-crown-reverse-gm26281)

Altered 1789 Coin: Joseph II on the Gallows

Ken Spindler writes:

To read the complete article, see:
Josephinism(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josephinism)

To read the complete lot description, see:
Haus Habsburg (Los-Nr.: 1078, Startpreis: 40 € )(https://www1.wago-auktionen.de/losdetail.aspx?auktion=136&losnr=1078&rid=7)

Spring Garden Institute Medal

CHEIF ENGRAVER. "SPRING GARDEN INSTITUTE PHILIDELPHIA" ON THE OBVERSE.

To read the complete lot description, see:
1885-1889 AWARDS MEDAL BY CHARLES BARBER U.S. MINT(https://auctions.bidalotcoinauction.com/lots/view/1-6WRI5O/1885-1889-awards-medal-by-charles-barber-us-mint)

1917 China Yunnan Province 50 Cents

Republic of China: Yunnan Province, silver 50 cents, 1917, three quarter profile of Tang Ji Yao (1882-1927), NGC MS63 #6374408-037. A most splendid example of this popular type. A well struck coin with minimal hairlines on closer inspection and all the fine details preserved. Rare in this choice grade. Dr. Werner Burger Collection. [not on list]

To read the complete lot description, see:
REPUBLIC OF CHINA: YUNNAN PROVINCE, SILVER 50 CENTS, 1917,(https://live.spink.com/lots/view/4-8BPU0K/republic-of-china-yunnan-province-silver-50-cents-1917-)

1933 Chinese Soviet Republic 20 Cents

Republic of China: Chinese Soviet Republic, silver 20 cents, 1933, (Y-508, LM-895), NGC MS61 #6374405-020. A most excellent example of this elusive and popular coin and a well struck example for type with only minor weakness in the legend. Rare. Dr. Werner Burger Collection. [not on list]

To read the complete lot description, see:
REPUBLIC OF CHINA: CHINESE SOVIET REPUBLIC, SILVER 20 CENTS, 1933, (Y-508, LM-895)(https://live.spink.com/lots/view/4-8BPUXP/republic-of-china-chinese-soviet-republic-silver-20-cents-1933-y-508-lm-895-)