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Auction: 5033 - The Colin Adams Collection of Halfcrowns
Lot: 354

Charles II, Halfcrown, 1680, defective edge inscription, fourth, 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, upright, +.decvs.et.tvtamen . anno egni .tricicesioio.secvnd (cf.ESC 485 R3; S.3367), the malformed edge inscription is the result of collar slippage in the striking and is also flawed in parts, toned, nearly extremely fine, very rare Estimate £ 1,200-1,500

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