Charles I (1625-1649), Salopia (Shrewsbury) mint, Halfcrown, mm. small lis on obv. only, tall horseman, nothing below, crowned oval garnished shield, 13.85g/12h (Bull 675/40 (105-16), this coin; Allen I-40; cf. SCBI Brooker 1164; N 2605; S 3124). Graffiti scratches on obverse, otherwise good fine, reverse better, toned, rare £1,200-£1,500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Halfcrowns formed by Brian Dawson.

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Provenance: F.A. Walters Collection, Part II, Sotheby Auction, 24-7 October 1932, lot 529; R.C. Lockett Collection, Part IV, Glendining Auction, 26-7 April 1960, lot 4226; SNC April 1963 (3126); N. Asherson Collection, Spink Auction 6, 10-11 October 1979, lot 114