Summary
Gold coin; Denomination: Crown
Tower Mint, London
Charles I (1625-1649).
The crown was valued at 5 shillings, indicated by the Roman numeral V behind the King's head.
Obverse Description
Within beaded circle crowned bust of Charles wearing ruff and armour; behind head, V; around, CAROLVS D G MAG BRI FRA ET HI REX (mm. Cross Calvary)
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. Cross Calvary) (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), Seaby, B.A. Ltd., 15 Mar 1976
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Acknowledgement
Purchased, Felton Bequest, 1929
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Date Issued
1625-1626 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Royal Mint, London, London, England, Great Britain, 1625-1626
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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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
19 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.214 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., North 2181 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 2711 Pages
