English Hammered Gold Coins from the Collection of Barry Allen

Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Third issue, Halfcrown, mm. lion, bust 4D, 1.41g/11h (Brown/Comber J9; SCBI Schneider –; N 1996; S 2524A). Struck on an irregular flan and a little creased, otherwise about very fine, very rare (£2,500-3,000)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, English Hammered Gold Coins from the Collection of Barry Allen.

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Provenance:
H. Hird Collection, Part I, Glendining Auction, 30 May 1961, lot 61
B.R. Noble Collection, Glendining Auction, 11-12 December 1975, lot 567
The Property of a Gentleman, Spink Auction 104, 6 July 1994, lot 180
bt KB Coins 1994