56
The Michael Gietzelt Collection of British and Irish Coins (1625-1660)
Description
Charles I (1625-1649), Aberystwyth mint, Halfcrown, mm. book, Aberystwyth horseman, ground line below, plume in field, oval garnished shield, large plume above, 14.67g/1h (Bull 485/2b.1 (38a-3-38), this coin; Morr. B-2; SCBI Brooker 743, this coin; N 2326; S 2879). Some surface marks, otherwise good fine, reverse better, toned, very rare £2,000-£2,400 --- Provenance: R.C. Lockett Collection, Part III, Glendining Auction, 4-6 November 1958, lot 3443; J.G. Brooker Collection; SNC May 1983 (3038); Glendining Auction, 1 May 1985, lot 50; SNC March 1986 (1074); A Comprehensive Collection of Halfcrowns, the Property of a Gentleman, Glendining Auction, 12 October 1994, lot 209; B.J. Dawson Collection, DNW Auction 156, 21 March 2019, lot 43. In 1631 Thomas Bushell became lessee of the Royal Mines in Wales. Over the next six years, he would send quantities of silver to the Tower mint in London for coining. These issues bear a large plume of the Prince of Wales's feathers over the shield on the reverse. Finding the financial burden of transferring this bullion to London irksome, Bushell applied to the King for permission to erect a mint in Wales. After some correspondence and argument this petition was granted on 30 July 1637, authorising the latter to establish a mint in Aberystwyth castle. Authority was given to him to coin halfcrowns, shillings, half-shillings, half-groats and pence, while groats, threepences and halfpence were added the following year. Irons for the coinage were prepared by Edward Green, the chief engraver. The mint remained active until September 1642 when it was transferred to Shrewsbury
Auction Details
Shipping
T&Cs & Important Info
Ask seller a question
Charles I (1625-1649), Aberystwyth mint, Halfcrown, mm. book, Aberystwyth horseman, ground line below, plume in field, oval garnished shield, large plume above, 14.67g/1h (Bull 485/2b.1 (38a-3-38), this coin; Morr. B-2; SCBI Brooker 743, this coin; N 2326; S 2879). Some surface marks, otherwise good fine, reverse better, toned, very rare £2,000-£2,400 --- Provenance: R.C. Lockett Collection, Part III, Glendining Auction, 4-6 November 1958, lot 3443; J.G. Brooker Collection; SNC May 1983 (3038); Glendining Auction, 1 May 1985, lot 50; SNC March 1986 (1074); A Comprehensive Collection of Halfcrowns, the Property of a Gentleman, Glendining Auction, 12 October 1994, lot 209; B.J. Dawson Collection, DNW Auction 156, 21 March 2019, lot 43. In 1631 Thomas Bushell became lessee of the Royal Mines in Wales. Over the next six years, he would send quantities of silver to the Tower mint in London for coining. These issues bear a large plume of the Prince of Wales's feathers over the shield on the reverse. Finding the financial burden of transferring this bullion to London irksome, Bushell applied to the King for permission to erect a mint in Wales. After some correspondence and argument this petition was granted on 30 July 1637, authorising the latter to establish a mint in Aberystwyth castle. Authority was given to him to coin halfcrowns, shillings, half-shillings, half-groats and pence, while groats, threepences and halfpence were added the following year. Irons for the coinage were prepared by Edward Green, the chief engraver. The mint remained active until September 1642 when it was transferred to Shrewsbury
The Gietzelt Collection of British Coins (1625-1660)
Sale Date(s)
Venue Address
16 Bolton Street
London
W1J 8BQ
United Kingdom
General delivery information available from the auctioneer
If you are successful in purchasing lot/s being auctioned by us and opt for the item/s to be sent to you, we will use the following methods of shipment:
Within the UK
If you live within the UK, items will be despatched using Royal Mail Special Delivery. This service provides parcel tracking (via the Royal Mail website) and next weekday delivery (betwen 9am and 1pm). Items delivered within the UK are covered by our insurance company. Heavy and bulky lots will be sent by courier, in discussion with the client.
Outside of the UK
If the item/s being sent are worth under £1000 in total they are sent using Royal Mail’s Signed For International service. This ensures the item must be signed for when it is delivered.
If the item/s being sent are valued at over £1000 in total they will be sent using FedEx. This service allows next day delivery to customers in many parts of the US and parcels are fully trackable using the FedEx website.
Shipping Exceptions
Certain lots such as those containing glass or sharp implements, etc., may not be suitable for in-house shipping within or outside of the UK. Please contact Noonans with any queries.
Important Information
Auctioneer's Buyers Premium: 24% (+VAT)
There is an additional charge of 4.95% (+VAT/sales tax)
