Auction: 5033 - The Colin Adams Collection of Halfcrowns
Lot: 350
Charles II, Halfcrown, 1679, PRICESIMO error on edge, fourth, laureate, draped bust right, carolvs.ii. dei.gratia, toothed border both sides, rev. inverted die axis, crowned cruciform shields, six weak 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 .pricesimo.primo (ESC 484 R3; S.3367), attractively toned, good very fine with an obvious error, very rare Estimate £ 1,600-2,000
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