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Auction: 22004 - The Jean-Marie Vanmeerbeeck and Simon English Esq. Collections of English Hammered and Milled Coins
Lot: 26

Charles I (1625-1649), Briot's First Milled Issue, Halfcrown, 1637-1642, Tower, armoured King on horseback left, holding sword upright, ground below, rev. crowned oval-garnished shield, dividing crowned cypher 14.78g, 6h, m.m. B and flower / B (Brooker 715 same dies; North 2299; Spink 2853), rich dark cabinet toned with flashes of gilding (?) in recesses, otherwise a striking example, very fine, scarce

Provenance
From the Ian Smith Collection

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Sold for
£2,600

Starting price
£2400