The Collection of Halfcrowns formed by Brian Dawson

Charles I (1625-1649), Bristol mint, Halfcrown, 1644, mm. pellet, plume behind horseman, br monogram below, three Bristol plumes above Declaration, date and br monogram below, 14.39g/10h (Bull 643/4 (D21-2b), this coin; Morr. D-4; SCBI Brooker 982; N 2491; S 3009). Numerous reverse die breaks, good very fine with old cabinet tone £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: P.W.P. Carlyon-Britton Collection, Sotheby Auction, 1 November 1900, lot 102; H.W. Thorburn Collection, Part I, Sotheby Auction, 27-9 November 1918, lot 234; H.P. Hall Collection, Part III, intended Glendining Auction, 26-7 July 1950, lot 208; bt Spink 1976