The Michael Gietzelt Collection of British and Irish Coins (1625-1660)

Charles I (1625-1649), York mint, Halfcrown, Gp 3 [type 5], mm. lion, tall horseman, tail behind legs, ebor below horse, crowned square-topped shield, crowned c r at sides, 13.96g/12h (Bull 568; Besly 3A; SCBI Brooker 1081, same dies; N 2313; S 2867). Light scratches in field behind horseman, otherwise good very fine, rare £600-£800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Michael Gietzelt Collection of British and Irish Coins (1625-1660).

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Provenance: J. Tooze Collection, DNW Auction 163, 18-19 September 2019, lot 1329 [from L. Bennett]