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Auction: 20004 - British Coins and Commemorative Medals: Spring Auction - conducted behind CLOSED DOORS
Lot: 297

Charles I (1625-49), Halfcrown, a contemporary forgery from false dies, struck in base silver, in style of Briot's first milled issue/Aberystwyth, 12.69g, 8h, i.m. book, •(i.m.) carolvs • d: g magn • britan fran et hib • rex, slender horseman left rev oval-garnished shield, plume above (Brooker 1209, same dies; Lockett 3444, same dies; cf. S.2853/2878-80), of baser fabric than last, with light surface porosity, otherwise fair/fine, rare

provenance
A Morris, collection sold by Bennett (acquired May 2013)
Purchased Glover, March 2003 - £50

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Sold for
£70

Starting price
£40