Charles I (1625-1649), Exeter mint, Halfcrown, 1645, mm. rose on obv., castle on rev., horse with twisted tail, no ground line, round scroll-garnished shield, date to left of mm., 12.77g/11h (Bull 665/50; Besly N50, and BNJ 1992, pl. 21, this coin; SCBI Brooker 1058, this coin; N 2569; S 3077). Obverse good fine, reverse about very fine, the die combination very rare £500-£600

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, English Coins from the Collection of the late Dr John Hulett.

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Provenance: S. Simpson Collection; R.P.V. Brettell Collection, Glendining Auction, 28 October 1970, lot 379 [from S.S. 1955]; J.G. Brooker Collection; bt P.F. Purvey May 1985