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Auction 20004 24 Mar 2020
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Charles I (1625-49), Halfcrown, a contemporary forgery from false dies, struck in brittle silver, in style of type V, York, 7.96g, 12h, ebor omitted below horseman, rev. crowned square-topped shield dividing cypher (Brooker -; Besly -; cf. S.2867), once broken into three pieces and glued together, otherwise toned, scarce.
provenance
A Morris collection sold by Bennett (acquired May 2013)
Purchased Bennett, April 2003 - £100
P Finn, FPL 8, 1996, no. 320 - 'an amalgamation of 1B-C and 2/3A, broken into three pieces and glued together, otherwise F, extremely rare and interesting. Not previously recorded as far as I can see.' - £100
Estimate: £40 - £60
provenance
A Morris collection sold by Bennett (acquired May 2013)
Purchased Bennett, April 2003 - £100
P Finn, FPL 8, 1996, no. 320 - 'an amalgamation of 1B-C and 2/3A, broken into three pieces and glued together, otherwise F, extremely rare and interesting. Not previously recorded as far as I can see.' - £100
Estimate: £40 - £60