Double Crown / 1/2 Unite - Charles I Tower mint, Pattern

€318,018.00
IssuerEngland
Year1634
TypePattern
Value2 Crowns (1/2)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold
Weight4.55 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)Edward Greene
In circulation to
Reference(s) North#2668
Obverse descriptionCrowned `Coronation` bust left, wearing stiffened ruff, denomination behind.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLVS • D .` G .` MAG .` BRIT .` FRAN .` ET • HIB .` REX X
(Translation: Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland Ten)
Reverse descriptionGarnished crowned and quartered shield, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering• CVLTORES • SVI • DEVS • PROTEGIT •
(Translation: God protects His worshipers)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1634)  - London mint -
Catalog ID4609395880
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