Summary

Gold coin; Denomination: Half-unite
Oxford mint
Charles I (1625-1649)

A half-unite or double crown is a 10 shilling coin, indicated by the Roman numeral X behind the King's head.

Obverse Description

At centre partly within a circle of beads, crowned bust of the King facing left reaching the edge of the coin; behind, X; around, CAROLVS D G M BR FR ET HI REX

Reverse Description

At centre within a beaded circle, three plumes; below on a continuous scroll in three lines lines the Declaration, RELIG PROT / LEG ANGL / LIBER PAR; below, 1643; around, 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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