| Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 145 with CNG & NGSA | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
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| Lot description: The Geoffrey Cope Collection of British Coins. Charles I 'Fine Work' Shillings of the Tower Mint. AR Halfcrown (36mm, 15.42 g, 5h). Declaration type. Bristol mint; im: plumes/pellet. Dated 1644. Charles on horseback left, holding sword and reins; plumes to right, (BR) below / REL : PROT :/ LE : AN : LI : PA :/ 1644/ (BR). Morrieson, Bristol D-6; Bull 643/6a (this coin cited); Brooker 984 (same dies); North 2491; SCBC 3009 (this coin illustrated). Bold strike. Very light mark in centre of reverse under deep purple tone. Good VF. Rare. Ex Davissons 17 (26 June 2002), lot 223; L. LaRiviere (Bowers & Merena, 15 March 2001), lot 3580; Seaby Coin & Medal Bulletin 761 (January 1982), no. E120; H. S. Bareford (Stack's, 23 October 1981), lot 516; R.C. Lockett (English Part III, 6 November 1958) lot 3496. This coin exhibited, Coins, Crown & Conflict, American Numismatic Association, Money Museum, 2007. Estimate: 3000 CHF |  |
