Charles I (1625-1649), Oxford mint, Halfcrown, 1644, mm. Oxford plume on obv. only, Briot’s horseman, Oxford plume behind, rough ground line below, Declaration in two lines, large Oxford plume between two smaller above, small date and ox below, both between lozenges, five lozenges before legend, 14.41g/1h (Bull 615/8; Morr. E-8; SCBI Brooker 918-19; N 2430; S 2965). Struck on a large flan, weak on horseman and corresponding on reverse, otherwise about very fine, toned £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, English Coins from the Collection of the late Dr John Hulett.

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Provenance: With W.S. Lincoln 1918; H.M. Lingford Collection [from Baldwin January 1944]; bt P. Wallwork