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½ Crown - Charles I Tower mint; under Parliament ND
| Silver (.925) | 15 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1645-1648 |
| Value | ½ Crown (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#55824 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Crown - Charles I (Tower mint; under Parliament) ND (1645-1648) 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 conflicts that took place between the supporters of King Charles I (the Royalists) and the supporters of Parliament (the Parliamentarians) from 1642 to 1651. The coin was minted under the authority of Parliament, which had taken control of the Tower of London and other royal mints during the war. Despite the turmoil, the coin still features a portrait of King Charles I on one side and a crowned coat of arms on the other, reflecting the ongoing struggle for power between the monarchy and Parliament.
