Summary
Silver coin; Denomination, Crown
Exeter mint
Charles I (1625-1649)
A crown is a 5 shilling 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, CAROLVS D G MAG BRI FRA ET HI REX (mm. rose)
Reverse Description
At centre within a circle of beads; garnished oval shield quartered with royal arms; around, (mm.rose) CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO 1644 (translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ)
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
1644 AD
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Material
Silver
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Axis
01
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Overall Dimensions
42 mm (Outside Diameter), 27.59 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., North 2557 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3058 Pages