© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
½ Crown - Charles I Tower mint under the King; group II, type 2c ND
| Silver | 14.58 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1630-1632 |
| Value | ½ Crown (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.58 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#379469 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Oval draped shield of arms with C R at sides, legend around, mintmark at 12 o'clock.
Script: Latin
Lettering: [mm] ·:· CHRISTO ·:· AVSPICE ·:· REGNO ·:·
Translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ
Comment
House of Stuart (1603-49), Charles I (1625-49), Group II, type 2a (1630-32), struck at the Tower Mint, London, under the king. North#2207Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Crown - Charles I (Tower mint under the King; group II, type 2c) ND (1630-1632) coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in England. Charles I was facing opposition from Parliament and the coinage was used as a tool for political propaganda. The coin features a portrait of the king on one side and a crowned shield on the other, symbolizing the king's authority and power. Despite the turmoil, the coin remained in circulation for over 200 years, a testament to its durability and the trust that people had in the British monetary system.
