A Group of 17th Century Counterfeits from a Deceased Estate

Charles I (1625-1649), Halfcrown, mm. star, in the style of Tower Gp IV, 11.47g/12h (Bull F19; Besly pl. 8, 9; SCBI Brooker 1189, same dies; cf. N 2214; cf. S 2779). Probably base metal plated, about fine £80-100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Group of 17th Century Counterfeits from a Deceased Estate.

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Provenance: With Seaby April 1969; with P. Finn September 1996; bt S. Mitchell October 1996.

This coin shows some stylistic affinity with the false York halfcrowns [Hawkins type 4]