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№ 321

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12 December 2005

Estimate: £2,200–£2,500

Charles I (1625-1649), Halfcrown, 1644, mm. three gerbs with sword issuant from central gerb on obv., plume on rev., Chester horseman without chst below, rev. Declaration, three plumes above, date below, pellet each side of numerals, 14.45g/11h (Lyall C/3; cf. SCBI Brooker 1112; N 2630; S 3133). Struck off-centre and good fine only but extremely rare (£2,200-2,500)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Coins from the Collection of Michael Sherman.

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Provenance:
T.B. Clarke-Thornhill Collection, Part I, Glendining Auction, 24-8 May 1937, lot 513
DNW Auction 58, 24-5 June 2003, lot 450