Ancient, Celtic, British and World Coins. Historical and Art Medals

Spanish Netherlands, Oxford mint, Pound, 1643, mm. plume (with bands) on obv. only, large horseman of fine workmanship, arms below, group of ten pellets on rev., 120.25gm (Morr. A-2; SCBI Brooker 863, same obv. die; N 2397; S 2938). A handsome coin, good very fine and toned, very rare, especially from this reverse die (£4,500-5,500)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Coins from the Collection formed by Allen Graves.

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Provenance:
J Spink Sr Collection, Sotheby Auction, 16-17 November 1904, lot 102;
F G Hilton-Price Collection, Sotheby Auction, 7-8 April 1910, lot 79;
H Farquhar Collection, Glendining Auction, 25 April 1955, lot 72;
R S James Collection, Spink Auction 31, 12 October 1983, lot 206;
Spink Auction 63, 28-29 March 1988, lot 343;
bt Rarcoa [USA], September 1999.

Illustration above reduced; also see Colour Plate I