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Received this Charles I (1625-49) Halfgroat, mm: Book.  Aberystwyth Mint 1638-1642. 1g, Spink 2902.
Last photo’s of the little coin, next to its larger counterpart, an Aberystwyth Groat, both coins in a lovely state of preservation 👍 
An interesting article from ‘The Metal in Britain’s coins’:
‘The mint at Aberystwyth had its beginnings in July 1637 when Bushell had the idea of coining at the source rather than sending the mined silver for coining to London and petitioned that it would stimulate the Welsh mining industry with predictions of increased output if the adits to drain water from the mines reached their capacity, and which could lead to other mines in England being used for coining in a similar fashion. The Mint in London was against the idea, but King Charles asked for Bushell to visit and was persuaded by his charm to back him. The agreement to set up a mint in Aberystwyth Castle with the Crown taking a 10% share with overall supervision from the Warden of the Mint Sir William Parkhurst. Coins were struck at 0.925 fineness at £3/2/- a pound with Welsh plumes with Halfcrown, Shilling, Sixpence, Half-Groat and Penny. In February 1638 patterns were also approved to forward minting of Groats, Threepences and Halfpennies and all carry the open book mint mark.’

Received this Charles I (1625-49) Halfgroat, mm: Book.  Aberystwyth Mint 1638-1642. 1g, Spink 2902.
Last photo’s of the little coin, next to its larger counterpart, an Aberystwyth Groat, both coins in a lovely state of preservation 👍 
An interesting article from ‘The Metal in Britain’s coins’:
‘The mint at Aberystwyth had its beginnings in July 1637 when Bushell had the idea of coining at the source rather than sending the mined silver for coining to London and petitioned that it would stimulate the Welsh mining industry with predictions of increased output if the adits to drain water from the mines reached their capacity, and which could lead to other mines in England being used for coining in a similar fashion. The Mint in London was against the idea, but King Charles asked for Bushell to visit and was persuaded by his charm to back him. The agreement to set up a mint in Aberystwyth Castle with the Crown taking a 10% share with overall supervision from the Warden of the Mint Sir William Parkhurst. Coins were struck at 0.925 fineness at £3/2/- a pound with Welsh plumes with Halfcrown, Shilling, Sixpence, Half-Groat and Penny. In February 1638 patterns were also approved to forward minting of Groats, Threepences and Halfpennies and all carry the open book mint mark.’

Received this Charles I (1625-49) Halfgroat, mm: Book.  Aberystwyth Mint 1638-1642. 1g, Spink 2902.
Last photo’s of the little coin, next to its larger counterpart, an Aberystwyth Groat, both coins in a lovely state of preservation 👍 
An interesting article from ‘The Metal in Britain’s coins’:
‘The mint at Aberystwyth had its beginnings in July 1637 when Bushell had the idea of coining at the source rather than sending the mined silver for coining to London and petitioned that it would stimulate the Welsh mining industry with predictions of increased output if the adits to drain water from the mines reached their capacity, and which could lead to other mines in England being used for coining in a similar fashion. The Mint in London was against the idea, but King Charles asked for Bushell to visit and was persuaded by his charm to back him. The agreement to set up a mint in Aberystwyth Castle with the Crown taking a 10% share with overall supervision from the Warden of the Mint Sir William Parkhurst. Coins were struck at 0.925 fineness at £3/2/- a pound with Welsh plumes with Halfcrown, Shilling, Sixpence, Half-Groat and Penny. In February 1638 patterns were also approved to forward minting of Groats, Threepences and Halfpennies and all carry the open book mint mark.’

Received this Charles I (1625-49) Halfgroat, mm: Book.  Aberystwyth Mint 1638-1642. 1g, Spink 2902.
Last photo’s of the little coin, next to its larger counterpart, an Aberystwyth Groat, both coins in a lovely state of preservation 👍 
An interesting article from ‘The Metal in Britain’s coins’:
‘The mint at Aberystwyth had its beginnings in July 1637 when Bushell had the idea of coining at the source rather than sending the mined silver for coining to London and petitioned that it would stimulate the Welsh mining industry with predictions of increased output if the adits to drain water from the mines reached their capacity, and which could lead to other mines in England being used for coining in a similar fashion. The Mint in London was against the idea, but King Charles asked for Bushell to visit and was persuaded by his charm to back him. The agreement to set up a mint in Aberystwyth Castle with the Crown taking a 10% share with overall supervision from the Warden of the Mint Sir William Parkhurst. Coins were struck at 0.925 fineness at £3/2/- a pound with Welsh plumes with Halfcrown, Shilling, Sixpence, Half-Groat and Penny. In February 1638 patterns were also approved to forward minting of Groats, Threepences and Halfpennies and all carry the open book mint mark.’

Received this Charles I (1625-49) Halfgroat, mm: Book.  Aberystwyth Mint 1638-1642. 1g, Spink 2902.
Last photo’s of the little coin, next to its larger counterpart, an Aberystwyth Groat, both coins in a lovely state of preservation 👍 
An interesting article from ‘The Metal in Britain’s coins’:
‘The mint at Aberystwyth had its beginnings in July 1637 when Bushell had the idea of coining at the source rather than sending the mined silver for coining to London and petitioned that it would stimulate the Welsh mining industry with predictions of increased output if the adits to drain water from the mines reached their capacity, and which could lead to other mines in England being used for coining in a similar fashion. The Mint in London was against the idea, but King Charles asked for Bushell to visit and was persuaded by his charm to back him. The agreement to set up a mint in Aberystwyth Castle with the Crown taking a 10% share with overall supervision from the Warden of the Mint Sir William Parkhurst. Coins were struck at 0.925 fineness at £3/2/- a pound with Welsh plumes with Halfcrown, Shilling, Sixpence, Half-Groat and Penny. In February 1638 patterns were also approved to forward minting of Groats, Threepences and Halfpennies and all carry the open book mint mark.’

Received this Charles I (1625-49) Halfgroat, mm: Book.  Aberystwyth Mint 1638-1642. 1g, Spink 2902.
Last photo’s of the little coin, next to its larger counterpart, an Aberystwyth Groat, both coins in a lovely state of preservation 👍 
An interesting article from ‘The Metal in Britain’s coins’:
‘The mint at Aberystwyth had its beginnings in July 1637 when Bushell had the idea of coining at the source rather than sending the mined silver for coining to London and petitioned that it would stimulate the Welsh mining industry with predictions of increased output if the adits to drain water from the mines reached their capacity, and which could lead to other mines in England being used for coining in a similar fashion. The Mint in London was against the idea, but King Charles asked for Bushell to visit and was persuaded by his charm to back him. The agreement to set up a mint in Aberystwyth Castle with the Crown taking a 10% share with overall supervision from the Warden of the Mint Sir William Parkhurst. Coins were struck at 0.925 fineness at £3/2/- a pound with Welsh plumes with Halfcrown, Shilling, Sixpence, Half-Groat and Penny. In February 1638 patterns were also approved to forward minting of Groats, Threepences and Halfpennies and all carry the open book mint mark.’

Received this Charles I (1625-49) Halfgroat, mm: Book.  Aberystwyth Mint 1638-1642. 1g, Spink 2902.
Last photo’s of the little coin, next to its larger counterpart, an Aberystwyth Groat, both coins in a lovely state of preservation 👍 
An interesting article from ‘The Metal in Britain’s coins’:
‘The mint at Aberystwyth had its beginnings in July 1637 when Bushell had the idea of coining at the source rather than sending the mined silver for coining to London and petitioned that it would stimulate the Welsh mining industry with predictions of increased output if the adits to drain water from the mines reached their capacity, and which could lead to other mines in England being used for coining in a similar fashion. The Mint in London was against the idea, but King Charles asked for Bushell to visit and was persuaded by his charm to back him. The agreement to set up a mint in Aberystwyth Castle with the Crown taking a 10% share with overall supervision from the Warden of the Mint Sir William Parkhurst. Coins were struck at 0.925 fineness at £3/2/- a pound with Welsh plumes with Halfcrown, Shilling, Sixpence, Half-Groat and Penny. In February 1638 patterns were also approved to forward minting of Groats, Threepences and Halfpennies and all carry the open book mint mark.’

Where do I start finally got my week's purchases all in 1 place.
I have issues.
Thanks to everyone.
@James32
@Orpster
@theman73
@ArgentSmith
@Tn21
Even a treasure chest from ebay
That was a busy week.
 

Tube of Britannias @arphethean
1976 and 1964 Sovereign @Sh97if
1872 and 1876S Sovereign @Becca
Double Memorial Sovereign RM
The Seymour Panther Proof 2 Coin Set RM
shockingly bad Quality Caps 
Need April to Get going again.

My first 20 Francs, thanks to @1stsovereign. Rather minty, too, for 1909.
 

Thanks to @SilverSells and @SiCole for the much needed capsules 😊

Adding to my Britannia Collection…

Fear not, it’s not a full tube. Just got lucky they sent it with the order. Thank you Atkinsons (other dealers also available)

I never realised how hard it would be to get this set complete.... Took 5 yrs, a lot of money, patience and a BIG help from @arphethean who made this possible!!!

My Only Duplicate Proof
The RAM Kangaroo at Sunset
Stunning
Many thanks to @StackSellRepeat



 


 

Charles I (1625-1649), Sixpence. Briot’s Second Milled issue which dates it between 1638- 1639, mm. anchor, 3.02g S 2860.  Peripheral weakness to the legends and contemporary? graffiti in obverse field, otherwise very fine.  
Obverse Lettering: CAROLVS·D:G·MAG·BRIT·FR·ET·HIB·REX· 
Translation: Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland 
Engraver: Nicholas Briot 
Reverse Lettering:  CHRISTO · AVSPICE · REGNO . 
Translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ 
Engraver: Nicholas Briot


 

Charles I (1625-1649), Sixpence. Briot’s Second Milled issue which dates it between 1638- 1639, mm. anchor, 3.02g S 2860.  Peripheral weakness to the legends and contemporary? graffiti in obverse field, otherwise very fine.  
Obverse Lettering: CAROLVS·D:G·MAG·BRIT·FR·ET·HIB·REX· 
Translation: Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland 
Engraver: Nicholas Briot 
Reverse Lettering:  CHRISTO · AVSPICE · REGNO . 
Translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ 
Engraver: Nicholas Briot


 

Charles I (1625-1649), Sixpence. Briot’s Second Milled issue which dates it between 1638- 1639, mm. anchor, 3.02g S 2860.  Peripheral weakness to the legends and contemporary? graffiti in obverse field, otherwise very fine.  
Obverse Lettering: CAROLVS·D:G·MAG·BRIT·FR·ET·HIB·REX· 
Translation: Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland 
Engraver: Nicholas Briot 
Reverse Lettering:  CHRISTO · AVSPICE · REGNO . 
Translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ 
Engraver: Nicholas Briot


 

Charles I (1625-1649), Sixpence. Briot’s Second Milled issue which dates it between 1638- 1639, mm. anchor, 3.02g S 2860.  Peripheral weakness to the legends and contemporary? graffiti in obverse field, otherwise very fine.  
Obverse Lettering: CAROLVS·D:G·MAG·BRIT·FR·ET·HIB·REX· 
Translation: Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland 
Engraver: Nicholas Briot 
Reverse Lettering:  CHRISTO · AVSPICE · REGNO . 
Translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ 
Engraver: Nicholas Briot


 

Charles I (1625-1649), Sixpence. Briot’s Second Milled issue which dates it between 1638- 1639, mm. anchor, 3.02g S 2860.  Peripheral weakness to the legends and contemporary? graffiti in obverse field, otherwise very fine.  
Obverse Lettering: CAROLVS·D:G·MAG·BRIT·FR·ET·HIB·REX· 
Translation: Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland 
Engraver: Nicholas Briot 
Reverse Lettering:  CHRISTO · AVSPICE · REGNO . 
Translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ 
Engraver: Nicholas Briot


 

Charles I (1625-1649), Sixpence. Briot’s Second Milled issue which dates it between 1638- 1639, mm. anchor, 3.02g S 2860.  Peripheral weakness to the legends and contemporary? graffiti in obverse field, otherwise very fine.  
Obverse Lettering: CAROLVS·D:G·MAG·BRIT·FR·ET·HIB·REX· 
Translation: Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland 
Engraver: Nicholas Briot 
Reverse Lettering:  CHRISTO · AVSPICE · REGNO . 
Translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ 
Engraver: Nicholas Briot


 

Charles I (1625-1649), Sixpence. Briot’s Second Milled issue which dates it between 1638- 1639, mm. anchor, 3.02g S 2860.  Peripheral weakness to the legends and contemporary? graffiti in obverse field, otherwise very fine.  
Obverse Lettering: CAROLVS·D:G·MAG·BRIT·FR·ET·HIB·REX· 
Translation: Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland 
Engraver: Nicholas Briot 
Reverse Lettering:  CHRISTO · AVSPICE · REGNO . 
Translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ 
Engraver: Nicholas Briot


 

Charles I (1625-1649), Sixpence. Briot’s Second Milled issue which dates it between 1638- 1639, mm. anchor, 3.02g S 2860.  Peripheral weakness to the legends and contemporary? graffiti in obverse field, otherwise very fine.  
Obverse Lettering: CAROLVS·D:G·MAG·BRIT·FR·ET·HIB·REX· 
Translation: Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland 
Engraver: Nicholas Briot 
Reverse Lettering:  CHRISTO · AVSPICE · REGNO . 
Translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ 
Engraver: Nicholas Briot


 

Charles I (1625-1649), Sixpence. Briot’s Second Milled issue which dates it between 1638- 1639, mm. anchor, 3.02g S 2860.  Peripheral weakness to the legends and contemporary? graffiti in obverse field, otherwise very fine.  
Obverse Lettering: CAROLVS·D:G·MAG·BRIT·FR·ET·HIB·REX· 
Translation: Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland 
Engraver: Nicholas Briot 
Reverse Lettering:  CHRISTO · AVSPICE · REGNO . 
Translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ 
Engraver: Nicholas Briot


 

Half-Crown Day™ this one was for me:
Edward VII 1902 Matte Proof HC William & Mary 1689 'PRIMO' HC