Lot 1924
Great Britain. Halfcrown, ND (1631-39). Charles I, 1st Milled halfcrown, by Nicholas Briot, who experimented on behalf of the Royal Mint with roller-dies and produced some magnificent coins but also engendered the enmity of the mint's hammered-coin makers; they would soon be out of work if these splendid new coins became the order of the day. They did not, Briot was sent back to France, and the hammerers remained employed for another thirty years until new milling machinery put them all on the dole for good. This halfcrown is an example of the 1st milled issue, minted 1631-32 with flower and double "BB" initial mark, and the king on horseback. S-2853. It is the finest example seen by this cataloguer. Choice Uncirculated, absolutely perfect original blue-gray toning, bold strike for type. Very rare in this outstanding state of preservation. PCGS graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,500.
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