Charles I (1625-1649), Truro or Exeter mint, Halfcrown, mm. rose, Briot’s horseman, rough ground below, oval scroll-garnished shield, 13.83g/9h (Bull 661/21E (43E-35); Besly K21, and BNJ 1992, pl.14, this coin; SCBI Brooker 1050; N 2555; S 3068). Small flan split, otherwise good very fine, lightly toned, very rare £700-£900

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Halfcrowns formed by Brian Dawson.

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Provenance: S. Simpson Collection; R.P.V. Brettell Collection, Glendining Auction, 28 October 1970, lot 375 [from S.S. 1955]; SNC April 1973 (3141)