1/2 Pound - Charles I Shrewsbury mint

€53,804.00
IssuerEngland
Year1642
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/2 Pound
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight56.56 g
Dimensions45 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2920, KM#235
Obverse descriptionCrowned and armoured King on horseback left, holding upright sword, trampling over arms and militaria, legend around within beaded borders, initial mark Shrewsbury plumes.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLVS: D: G: MAG: BRIT: FRAN: ET: HIB: REX
(Translation: Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
Reverse descriptionCentral Declaration across two lines between ruled lines, three Shrewsbury plumes and denomination above, date below, legend around between beaded borders, initial mark two pellets.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringEXVRGAT: DEVS: DISSIPENTVR: INIMICI RELIG: PROT: LEG / ANG: LIBER: PAR 1642
(Translation: Let God arise and let his enemies be scattered. The religion of the Protestants, the Laws of England, the Liberty of Parliament)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1642  - -
Catalog ID8847583430
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