Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Halfcrown
Chester mint
Charles I (1625-1649)
A halfcrown is a 2 shillings and 6 pence coin
Obverse Description
At centre within a circle of beads, crowned King advancing left on horseback, he holds a sword and wears a scarf which flows behind him; around, (mm. three gerbs) CAROLVS D G MAG BRI FR ET HIB REX
Reverse Description
At centre within a beaded circle, three plumes; below between three lines the Declaration, RELIG PRO LEG / ANG LIBER PAR; below, 1644; around, (mm. plume) EXVRGAT DEVS DISSIPENTVR INIMICI (translation of the declaration: The religion of the Protestants, the laws of England, the liberty of Parliament; translation legend, Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered)
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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Acknowledgement
Purchased, Felton Bequest, 1932
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Date Issued
1644 AD
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Issued By
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Denomination
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
37 mm (Outside Diameter), 13.417 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
North 2630 Spink 3133
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., North 2630 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3133 Pages