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№ 53

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17 September 2013

Hammer Price:
£5,800

Charles I (1625-1649), Bristol mint, Halfcrown, 1644, mm. plume on obv. only, plume behind horseman, rev. Declaration, three plumes above, date and Br below, 14.88g/4h (Bull 641/4; Morr. B-4; SCBI Brooker –; N 2490; S 3008). About extremely fine, centrally struck on a full round flan and lightly toned, an exceptional piece of workmanship from a provincial mint
£2,500-3,500

Provenance: Bt L. Sverdloff