Lot 4501
Great Britain. Oxford Half-Unite or Double Crown, 1643. S.2742; Fr-260. Charles I. Crowned bust of King facing left and extending to the edge of the coin. Value X behind head. Reverse: Declaration: RELIG. PROT. LEG. ANGL. LIBER.PAR in three lines on a continuous scroll, three Oxford plumes above, 1643 below. This is a superb example of what is normally a crudely made coin struck during the ravages of the English Civil War. The flan is much larger than is normal, and the overall detail is stronger than on any other example we have ever seen. This was certainly a specially produced coin or presentation piece. Simple stunning and Very Rare. NGC graded AU-58.
Estimated Value $12,000 - 15,000.
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| Realized $19,800 |
