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½ Crown - Charles I Tower mint; under Parliament ND
| Silver (.925) | 15 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1643-1646 |
| Value | ½ Crown (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52399 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Oval quartered shield of arms within beaded border, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·CHRISTO·AVSPICE·REGNO·
Translation: I reign under the auspice of Christ
Comment
House of Stuart (1603-49), Charles I (1625-49), Tower mint under Parliament (1642-49), Group 3a3.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Crown - Charles I (Tower mint; under Parliament) ND (1643-1646) coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in England. The coin was produced during the English Civil War, which was a series of armed conflicts that took place between the supporters of King Charles I (the Royalists) and the supporters of Parliament (the Parliamentarians) from 1642 to 1651. Despite the political and social upheaval of the time, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, showcasing the skill and expertise of the mint workers who created it.
