Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Crown
Oxford mint
Charles I (1625-1649)
A crown is a 5 shilling coin indicated on this coin by the Roman numeral V below the plumes on the reverse.
Obverse Description
At centre within a circle of beads; crowned king wearing long scarf and holding sword upright, on horseback advancing to left; behind, plume; around, CAROLVS D G MAG BRIT FRAN ET HI REX (mm. plume)
Reverse Description
At centre within a beaded circle, three plumes above the Roman numeral V, below within two lines the Declaration, RELIG PROT LEG / ANG 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
More Information
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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, 1929
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Date Issued
1643 AD
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Issued By
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
44 mm (Outside Diameter), 28.816 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
North 2406 Spink 2946A
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., North 2403 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 2946A Pages