British and World Coins, Historical Medals and Tokens

Charles II (1660-1685), Halfcrown, 1680, fourth bust, t. primo (ESC. 485-R3; SC. 250). Good fine, some scattered light haymarking both sides (£80-120)

A major rarity, though not perhaps a well known one; missing from many collections and very difficult to find in higher grades. Lord Hamilton could only locate a very fine example (ex SCA 3, lot 69, ex Lockett, though not so noted in the catalogue) while the Manville coin was only a little better (SCA 9, lot 43 )