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Auction: 20004 - British Coins and Commemorative Medals: Spring Auction - conducted behind CLOSED DOORS
Lot: 269

Charles I (1625-49), Halfcrown, a contemporary forgery, struck in fine silver, in the style of Group III, type 3a3, Tower (under Parliament), 15.07g, 5h, m.m. (r), •(m.m.)• carolvs • d • g • ma[g b]ri • ra • et • hib • rex, crude truncated horseman left, rev. •(m.m.)• [ch]risto • avspice • regno, competently-rendered oval garnished shield (Brooker -; Lockett -), a crude rendering of official weight standard, a small striking split at 6 o'clock, otherwise very fine, a charming curiosity

provenance
A Morris, collection dispersed by Bennett (acquired 16 March 2011)
Purchased Bennett, March 1996

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Sold for
£290

Starting price
£140