M & H
1642 Charles I Oxford Mint Halfcrown S.2952 - INMICI ERROR
£2,300
Charles I (1625-1649), Oxford mint, Halfcrown, 1642, mm. plume (with bands) on obv. only, Oxford plumes behind King and above Declaration, shallow ground line, (S.2952; N.2411; Bull 591/3E; Morr. C-3; SCBI Brooker -) - weight 15.96grams
An extremely rare 1642 Oxford Halfcrown, with a very clear engravers legend error with INMICI punched in error. Of very large weight and very fine in grade. 1 of 3 known.
Provenance
Ponterio Auction 58 (San Diego), 17-18 October 1992, lot 1185
Marvin Lessen Collection
Maurice Bull