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1642 Charles I Oxford Mint Halfpound
£6,545
Charles I (1625-1649), Civil War Issues, Oxford mint (1642 - 46) Half-Pound, 1642, 'Declaration' type, Shrewsbury horseman, small plume behind, rev. Declaration in two lines, 'Oxford' plumes and value above with bands, date below, , mm. plume (Morrieson A-2; Brooker 866-68 same dies; North 2404; Spink 2945) weight 59.50g
A handsomely cabinet toned example of this imposing issue. Very Fine in grade and a highly sought after English civil war only issued currency piece.
Provenance
Ex Dr Tony Abramson (Purchased October 1994 - £640) and featured in the Leeds City Museum, Autumn Exhibition, 1994