The ‘Welsh Marches’ Collection of British Coins

Charles I (1625-1649), Salopia (Shrewsbury) mint, Halfcrown, mm. small lis on obv. only, tall horseman left, sword and crown breaking inner circle, nothing below, rev. crowned garnished oval shield, florent concordia regna, 14.82g/11h (Bull 676/50; Allen J-50; SCBI Brooker –; N 2607; S 3126). Good very fine and toned, extremely rare £6,000-£8,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The ‘Welsh Marches’ Collection of British Coins.

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Provenance: R. Marsham Collection, Sotheby Auction, 19-27 November 1888, lot 652; H. Montagu Collection, Part III, Sotheby Auction, 13-20 November 1896, lot 606; SNC July-August 1991 (4976); A. Morris Collection [from R.K. Richardson March 1999].

Probably one of only five specimens available to commerce

Salopia mint. SCBI Brooker 1165A. Ignore references to Marsham and Montagu collections in catalogue, that coin passed to Brooker via Murdoch, Brand and Lockett