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 seven pellets on rev., 117.86gm (Morr. A-2; SCBI Brooker 863, same dies; N 2397; S 2938). Minor striking splits in edge, very fine and toned, very rare (£4,000-4,500)

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

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Provenance:
Glendining Auction, 16-17 November 1977, lot 574;
H Selig Collection, Spink Auction 70, 31 May 1989, lot 158;
SNC March 1994 (1052);
bt Spink April 1994.

Illustration above reduced; also see Colour Plate II