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 in coronation robes; behind head, X; around, CAROLVS D G MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB REX (mm. lis)
Reverse Description
Crowned and garnished square-topped shield quartered with combined arms of England and France (1st and 4th), Scotland and Ireland; around, CVLTORES SVI DEVS PROTEGIT (mm. lis) (translation: God protects His worshippers)
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
1625 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Royal Mint, London, London, England, Great Britain, 1625
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 -
Denomination
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Series
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Material
Gold
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Axis
07
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
28 mm (Outside Diameter), 4.511 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., North 2159 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 2697 Pages
