Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

Charles II (1660-1685), First coinage, Half-Merk, 1664, type II, counterstamped 1665 behind bust, 3.22g/6h (Murray 23a; SCBI 35, –; B 2; S 5614). Scratch behind head and some adjustment marks, otherwise good very fine and an exceptional example of this extreme rarity (£800-1,000)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The David McDonald Collection of Scottish Coins and Tokens.

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Provenance:
Dr J. Davidson Collection, Part I, DNW Auction 59, 7 October 2003, lot 947
bt CNG October 2003