1/2 Crown - Charles I Tower mint, under Parliament

€52,399.00
IssuerEngland
Year1643-1646
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/2 Crown (1/8)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight15 g
Dimensions35 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2778, KM#122, ESC#490h/35
Obverse descriptionKing Charles I on horseback left, with upright sword and flowing cloak within beaded border, legend around.  Note: no ground, cruder workmanship
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering·CAROLVS· D; G; MAG; BRI; FRA; ET· HIB; REX·
(Translation: Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
Reverse descriptionOval quartered shield of arms within beaded border, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering·CHRISTO·AVSPICE·REGNO·
(Translation: I reign under the auspice of Christ)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1643-1644)  - mm. P in brackets (98) -
ND (1644-1645)  - mm. R in brackets (112) -
ND (1645)  - mm. Eye (81) -
ND (1645-1646)  - mm. Sun (120) -
Catalog ID7011132580
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