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Auction: 5033 - The Colin Adams Collection of Halfcrowns
Lot: 351

Charles II, Halfcrown, 1679, possible inverted A´s for V´s on edge, fourth, laureate, draped bust right, carolvs.ii. dei.gratia, toothed border both sides, rev. inverted die axis, crowned cruciform shields, eight strings to Irish harp, interlinked C´s in angles, Garter star at centre, date at top, .mag. br fra. et.hib rex., edge, upright, V´s on edge filled and flawed, .+ +.decvs.et.tvtamen . anno..regni .tricesimo.primo (ESC 484A R3; S.3367), the edge inscription is die flawed and the variety recorded in English Silver Coinage could be actually a result of a die flaw rather than the mistaken use of inverted A´s for V´s; adjustment marks and other light surface marks on reverse, weak strike, bold fine, rare Estimate £ 150-200

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