Charles I (1625-1649), Exeter mint, Halfcrown, 1644, mm. rose, horse with twisted tail, oval scroll-garnished shield, date to left of mm., 14.07g/2h (Bull 665/35 (39-35), this coin; Besly N35, and BNJ 1992, pl. 18, this coin; SCBI Brooker 1052a, this coin; N 2568; S 3076). Nearly extremely fine, beautifully toned, an exceptional specimen and very rare £1,500-£2,000

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

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Provenance: G. Hamilton-Smith Collection, Part I, Sotheby Auction, 21 July 1913, lot 46; R.C. Lockett Collection, Part II, Glendining Auction, 11-17 October 1956, lot 2522; J.G. Brooker Collection; bt Spink