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Charles I (1625-1649), Halfcrown, 1642, no mm, obv. from Aberystwyth puncheons, Tower horseman with large Aberystwyth plume in field behind, rev. Declaration, three large Shrewsbury plumes above, date below, 14.05g/4h (cf. SCBI Brooker 812; Morr. B-4 var.; N 2372; S 2928). Nearly very fine, very rare (£700-800)

Provenance:
R.C. Lockett Collection, Part V, Glendining Auction, 17 October 1961, lot 4527