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17th Century, Lincolnshire, Bourne, William Birridge, Halfpence, [16]64 (2, different obv. dies), 1.97g/12h (Smith 45; BW. 39); 1.79g/12h (N 2917, this piece; Smith 45; BW. 39) [2]. First about fine, second good very fine with attractive dark patina, latter rare (£90-120)

Provenance:
Both P. Preston-Morley Collection – 1.97g bt Seaby September 1982; 1.79g Mrs R. Henry Norweb Collection [from Baldwin], SNC July 1992 (4351).

Second illustrated. William Berridge, mercer