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Charles I (1625-1649), Exeter mint, Crown, 1645, mm. castle, 29.51g/11h (cf. Besly D24; N 2561; S 3062). Striking split at 5 o’clock, otherwise nearly very fine with grey tone (£400-500)

The rev. die is different to the range illustrated by Besly

The reference is Besly D26 and the footnote should be disregarded. Provenance: Glendining Auction, 9 September 1992, lot 38