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Charles I (1625-1649), Worcester mint, Halfcrown, 1644/3, mm. two lions on obv. only, large horseman left, small w below rev. Declaration in two lines [from an altered Bristol die of 1643], three crude Bristol plumes above, date below, four pellets before legend, 14.13g/11h (Bull 666/1; Allen A-1; SCBI Brooker 1139; N 2598; S 3093). A little double-struck on reverse, otherwise fine, very rare £1,500-£2,000

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: E. Burstal Collection, Glendining Auction, 15-16 May 1968, lot 468 [from Seaby 1957]; R. Lyall Collection; bt B.J. Dawson July 2002