Important British and World Coins

Elizabeth II (1952-, Halfcrown, ESC type B [1954-70], a uniface obv., in cupro-nickel, edge partly grained and with three extra raised ‘witness’ lines, 14.09g (cf. S 4145). On a slightly spreading flan, extremely fine, unusual (£120-150)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Joanna Tansley Collection of Patterns, Proofs and Coining Trials.

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Provenance:
Glendining Auction, 11 March 1992, lot 482.

Obverse only illustrated. Of normal weight; at the time of striking a second blank was present and prevented the reverse die from making an impression