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. The Commonwealth, 1649-1660. AR Proof Halfcrown (35mm, 14.93 g, 6h). London mint; im: sun. Dated 1656. Coat-of-arms within wreath of palm frond and olive branch / Two coats-of-arms; II VI (mark of value) above. Bull, Silver 50; ESC 437B; North 2722; SCBC 3215. Struck on a perfectly round flan from dies of fine workmanship. Golden lustre beneath delicate grey toning. EF. Extremely rare. Ex Glendining (20 July 1976) lot 566; Bridgewater House (15 June 1972), lot 320. Estimate: 6000 CHF |