17th Century, Lincolnshire, Horbling, Roger Hales, Halfpenny, 1669, 1.74g/3h (Smith 133; D 121A). Fine to very fine and patinated, extremely rare; five specimens known, of which this is the only one in private hands (£200-300)

Provenance:
P. Preston-Morley Collection [from Paramount Coins, February 1976].

Roger Hales, mercer, wife’s name Elisha. The other specimens are in Lincoln Museum (3) and the British Museum