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Auction: 5033 - The Colin Adams Collection of Halfcrowns
Lot: 164

Charles I, Shrewsbury mint (1642), Halfcrown, 13.50g., 1642, Aberystwyth horseman, king in armour on spirited horse left, no ground below, plume behind, CAROLVS D G MAG BRI FRA ET HIB REX, rev. declaration RELIG.PROT.LEG ANG.LIBER.PAR in two lines across field, three Shrewsbury plumes above, date below, EXVRGAT DEVS DISSIPENTVR INIMICI, group of six pellets on obverse (JGB 812 (same obv. die); Morr. B-4; N.2372; S.2928) struck slightly off-centre on reverse, small flan flaw below horse, a pleasing example, very fine, rare Estimate £ 1,000-1,200

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