1679 Crown - Is this 3rd or 4th bust?

[Weaver 41]

11 minutes ago, copper123 said:

Coins of this era are seldom found better tha Good fine - its a challenge putting a nice collection together

I agree my friend, hence the challenge!

I personally love this period in history, and I expect the origin was being in Stuart house at school no doubt. I read daily excerpts from Pepys diary, plus one of my ancestors fought in the civil war, so it's no surprise that I ended up focussing on collecting Charles II coins. It would have been Cromwell coinage, but yeah right! I'm not made of money 🤣

All the best,

Weaver (Wayne)

[Diaconis 695]

3 hours ago, Weaver said:

plus one of my ancestors fought in the civil war,

Who's side was he on?

[Weaver 41]

2 hours ago, Diaconis said:

Who's side was he on?

Roundhead

[Sword 1,330]

I thought so when you said Cromwell coinage would have been your preferred choice. One doesn't need any excuse to go for Charles I coins!

[Weaver 41]

I couldn't believe that a replica Cromwell crown was on display for sale in a local antiques bazaar priced at £50 😮

Is that normal? For a replica piece??

[Sword 1,330]

They are on sale on etsy or eBay for a few pounds. But that doesn't stop some from trying.

[Diaconis 695]

https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/tooveys/catalogue-id-srtoo10334/lot-77b30d5e-4fda-4d67-8e02-ae1601389015?utm_source=auction-alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=auction-alert&utm_content=lot-image-link

Heres a contemporary cast copy for 300-500 which tbh is an extortionate estimate imo. Nevertheless, its a good copy.