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1643-4 Charles I York Mint Halfcrown
£1,275
Charles I (1625-49), Halfcrown, York Mint, (1643-4) Type 7 , Second horseman EBOR below, King seated on horseback left, with tail between legs mm. lion, CAROLVS. D. G. MAG. BRIT. FRAN. ET. HIB. REX., rev., Crowned Oval shield with lion skin garniture CHRISTO. AVSPICE. REGNO., mm Lion (Bull 563; Besly 2-H Brooker - ; Hawkins 7; N.2315; S.2869) weight 14.35 grams
Its characteristic off centre striking really adds to this superb Halfcrown appeal. Mostly Good Very Fine.
Provenance
Ex Alan Morris Collection,
Ex Lloyd Bennett,
Ex Maurice Bull Coilection.
Ex The York Mint Collection - The Circular Vol III, coin no. 11.