Commonwealth. 1649-1660. Fourée Halfcrown (34mm, 11.26 g).

Keystone Auction 6 – Session One – The Ken Bressett Collection, Part I – British Coinage
Lot: 1183. Estimated: $ 100

Commonwealth, Silver

Sold For $ 120. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Commonwealth. 1649-1660. Fourée Halfcrown (34mm, 11.26 g). Contemporary imitation. mm sun. Dated 1656. Cf. S.3215 (for original). Test cuts. Good Fine.

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex C. Wolf 1982 @ $100.

Reportedly a contemporary plated counterfeit made by Abraham Stapley, circa 1656. See BNJ (1969), p. 190-193.

The final winners of all Keystone 6 lots will be determined at the online sale that will be held on 11 March 2022. Session One, presenting part 1 of the Ken Bressett Collection, featuring British coinage, will be held Friday morning, 11 March 2022 beginning at 11:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 22.50% for all others.