Charles II, Halfcrown, 1670, third laureate and draped bust right, <I>rev.</I> crowned cruciform shields, interlinked C's in angles, with MRG for MAG in legend, <I>edge</I> lettered (ESC 467A R3; S.3365), <I>fine, very rare</I> | Christie's

Sale 1208

Ancient, English and Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals

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16 November 1999

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Lot 597

Charles II, Halfcrown, 1670, third laureate and draped bust right, rev. crowned cruciform shields, interlinked C's in angles, with MRG for MAG in legend, edge lettered (ESC 467A R3; S.3365), fine, very rare

Price realised

GBP 242

Estimate

GBP 150 - GBP 200

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Charles II, Halfcrown, 1670, third laureate and draped bust right, rev. crowned cruciform shields, interlinked C's in angles, with MRG for MAG in legend, edge lettered (ESC 467A R3; S.3365), fine, very rare

Provenance

SCMB May 1954, item 9551
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