The Collection of Halfcrowns formed by Brian Dawson

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, 14.52g/4h (Bull 617/28 (Ox.25-19-5p), this coin; Morr. G-28; cf. SCBI Brooker 911; N 2430; S 2965). Weak on horseman, otherwise very fine, toned £400-£500

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

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Provenance: R.D. Beresford-Jones Collection, Spink Auction 108, 7 March 1995, lot 593