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LOT 3563

Great Britain. Stuart, Charles II CU Halfpenny. 1660-1685.

Dated 1675. Possibly a contemporary imitation. CAROLVS · A · CAROLO, laureate and cuirassed bust to left / BRITAN-NIA ·, seated figure of Britannia to left, holding spear in left hand, olive branch in raised right hand, shield with Union flag resting at left; date in exergue. SCBC 3393. Near Fine.(11.65gr, 31mm, 6h.).

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From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020).

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LOT 3563

Great Britain. Stuart, Charles II CU Halfpenny.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £33

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