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Auction: 5033 - The Colin Adams Collection of Halfcrowns
Lot: 301

Charles II, Halfcrown, 1668, 8 over 4, A for V in carolvs, third, laureate, draped bust right, carolvs.ii. dei.gratia, toothed border both sides, rev. inverted die axis, crowned cruciform shields, seven strings to Irish harp, interlinked C´s in angles, Garter star at centre, date at top, .mag. br.fra. et.hib. rex., edge, inverted, +.decvs.et.tvtamen . anno.regni.vicesimo. (cf.ESC 464 R2; S.3365), the variety is probably a die flaw as it continues to the right of the V, toned, fine, rare Estimate £ -250

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