Summary
Gold coin; Denomination: Double-crown
Tower Mint, London
Charles I (1625-1649).
The double-crown, also known as a half unite, was current at 10 shillings, indicated by the Roman numeral X behind the King's head
Obverse Description
Within beaded circle crowned bust of Charles wearing lace collar and armour; behind head, X; around, CAROLVS D G MA BR FR ET HI REX (mm. Anchor)
Reverse Description
Crowned and garnished oval shield quartered with combined arms of England and France (1st and 4th), Scotland and Ireland dividing the crowned letters CR; around, CVLTORES SVI DEVS PROTEGIT (mm. Anchor) (translation: God protects His worshippers)
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
1628-1629 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Royal Mint, London, London, England, Great Britain, 1638-1639
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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Series
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Material
Gold
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
25 mm (Outside Diameter), 4.525 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., North 2173 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 2715 Pages
