Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Halfcrown
Tower mint, London
Charles I (1625-1649)
A halfcrown is a 2 shilling and 6 pence coin.
Obverse Description
At centre within a circle of beads; crowned king wearing long scarf and holding sword upright on horseback advancing to left; around, (mm. (R)) [CAROLVS] D G MAG BRI FRA ET HIB REX (tops of most letters and all of CAROLVS off flan)
Reverse Description
At centre within a circle of beads; garnished oval shield quartered with royal arms; around, CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO (translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ)
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 May 1976
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Date Issued
1644-1645 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Royal Mint, London, London, England, Great Britain, 1644-1645
The Royal Mint was in the Tower of London at the time this coin was struck and is usually referred to as the Tower Mint -
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Material
Silver
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Axis
01
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
34 mm (Outside Diameter), 14.531 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., North 2213 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 2778 Pages
