The ‘Welsh Marches’ Collection of British Coins

Charles I (1625-1649), Bristol mint, Halfcrown, 1644, mm. plume on obv., Br on rev., small Bristol plume behind horseman, rev. Declaration in two lines, three Bristol plumes above, date below, pellet at start of legend, 14.43g/1h (Bull 640/1; Morr. B-1; SCBI Brooker 976; N 2489; S 3007). About extremely fine with most attractive old cabinet tone £2,000-£2,600

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The ‘Welsh Marches’ Collection of British Coins.

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Provenance: C.R. Taylor Collection, Sotheby Auction, 29 June-2 July 1874, lot 609; bt S. Mitchell September 2000

Bristol mint