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Auction: 5033 - The Colin Adams Collection of Halfcrowns
Lot: 144

Charles I, Nicholas Briot´s coinage (1631-9), Halfcrown, 14.94g., first milled issue (1631-2), king in armour on horseback pacing left, holding sword upright, ground below, CAROLVS D G MAGN BRITAN FRAN ET HIB REX, rev. crowned oval garnished shield, with crowned C R at sides, lozenge stops, CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO, m.m. daisy & B/B (JGB 715 (same dies); N.2299; S.2853) tiny nick in reverse field, evenly toned, a pleasing coin with a strong portrait, very fine or better, scarce Estimate £ 1,200-1,500PROVENANCE: Purchased M Rasmussen, October 2003

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