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Charles I (1625-1649), Tower mint, Halfcrown, Gp I, type 1a3, lightweight issue [struck between 14 August and 7 September 1626], mm. cross Calvary, first horseman, housings decorated, no ground line below horse, no cross over shield, heavy garniture, 12.98g/2h (Bull 46L/2; SCBI Brooker 285; N 2202; S 2766). About very fine and toned, rare £800-£1,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Coins from the Collection of Dr John Tooze.

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Provenance: SNC September 1958 (6173); B.R. Osborne Collection, Glendining Auction, 23 April 1991, lot 129; bt S. Mitchell