Charles I (1625-1649), Worcester mint, Halfcrown, mm. leopard’s head (?) [partly obliterated], clumsy horseman left, no ground line below, crowned oval garnished shield, stars in legend, 14.40g/8h (Bull 671/29A; Allen E-–; Brooker 1155; N 2596; S 3105). Very fine for issue, but surfaces porous £2,000-£2,600

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, English Coins from the Collection of the late Dr John Hulett.

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Provenance: W.M. Maish Collection, Sotheby Auction, 25-7 March 1918, lot 348 (part); G. Hamilton-Smith Collection, Glendining Auction, 21 May 1919, lot 81; J.R. Vincent Collection, Glendining Auction, 1 December 1955, lot 148; SCMB June 1977 (E 856); Glendining Auction, 4 April 1979, lot 246