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Auction: 20004 - British Coins and Commemorative Medals: Spring Auction - conducted behind CLOSED DOORS
Lot: 267

Charles I (1625-49), Halfcrown, a forgery from false dies, struck in base silver, in the style of Group III, type 3a2 var., Tower, 11.75g, 12h, m.m. star, •(m.m.)• carolvs.' d.' g.' mag.' brit.' fra.' et • hi.' rex, King on horseback left, holding upright sword, sash flying behind, rev. •(m.m.)• christo • avspice • regno, oval garnished shield (Lyall, 21 March 2016, lot 29 this coin; Brooker 1189 same dies; Besly [1984], pl. 8, no. 9, same dies; cf. S.2777), of competent workmanship on a round flan, scuffing to reverse, otherwise toned, a bolder fine, rare

provenance
Lyall, DNW 135, 21 March 2016, lot 29 (with his ticket, stating: acquired 1998)

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Sold for
£130

Starting price
£60