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Auction: 20004 - British Coins and Commemorative Medals: Spring Auction - conducted behind CLOSED DOORS
Lot: 274

Charles I (1625-49), Halfcrown, a contemporary forgery, struck in fine silver, in the style of Group IV, Tower, 11.24g, 7h, m.m. triangle-in-circle, [•](m.m.)[•] carolvs [•] dg • mag • brit • fran et • hib • rex, King on horseback left, holding sword, sash flying behind, rev. legend rotated to begin at 2 o'clock, •(m.m.)• christo • avspice • regno, ns with turned-out serifs, oval garnished shield (Brooker -; cf. S.2779), struck on a small flan, and of cruder workmanship, with some scuffs to horse, otherwise good fine, unusual

provenance
Purchased Cambridge, 1 October 2008

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Sold for
£130

Starting price
£40