Charles I (1625-1649), Salopia (Shrewsbury) mint, Halfcrown, mm. small lis on obv. only, tall horseman left, sword and crown breaking inner circle, nothing below, crowned garnished oval shield, florent concordia regna, 14.60g/1h (Bull 676/49 (111-7), this coin; Allen J-49; SCBI Brooker 1165-6, same obv. die; N 2607; S 3126). A little double-striking in places, otherwise good very fine and toned, extremely rare £6,000-£8,000

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

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Provenance: R.C. Lockett Collection, Part IV, Glendining Auction, 26-7 April 1960, lot 4227; N. Asherson Collection, Spink Auction 6, 10-11 October 1979, lot 116