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Charles I (1625-1649), Truro mint, Halfcrown, mm. rose, King on walking horse left, rev. oblong scroll-garnished shield, c r at sides, 14.50g/12h (Bull 657; Besly G-5; SCBI Brooker 1019a, this coin; N 2539; S 3048). Obverse off-centre with usual die break and a few old light scratch marks, otherwise good very fine or better with attractive dark cabinet tone, rare £4,000-£5,000

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: J.B. Bergne Collection, Sotheby Auction, 20-31 May 1873, lot 718; W. Brice Collection; H. Montagu Collection, Part III, Sotheby Auction, 13-20 November 1896, lot 451; R.C. Lockett Collection, Part II, Glendining Auction, 11-17 October 1956, lot 2517; J.G. Brooker Collection; bt Spink April 1989