The Collection of Halfcrowns formed by Brian Dawson

Charles I (1625-1649), Hartlebury Castle mint, Halfcrown, mm. pear on obv., three pears on rev., horseman left, oval shield garnished with lis and scrolls, hc in garniture at foot, 14.87g/12h (Bull 679 (48-8); SCBI Brooker 1137, same dies; N 2626; S 3129). Off-centre and flat in places, otherwise good very fine and attractively toned £3,000-£4,000

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

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Provenance: W.L. Gantz Collection, Part II, Glendining Auction, 23-7 June 1941, lot 1298; bt Baldwin 1973