© Moneytane
© Moneytane
½ Crown - Charles I Tower mint under the King; group III ND
| Silver (.925) | 15.3 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1634-1640 |
| Value | ½ Crown (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 15.3 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1969 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#195955 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Oval garnished & quartered shield of arms, legend around, mintmark at 12 o'clock.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO [mm]
Translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ
Comment
Kings of England, House of Stuart (1603-49), Charles I (1625-49), Group III, type 3a1 (1634-40).Struck at the Tower Mint, London under the authority of the king.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Crown - Charles I (Tower mint under the King; group III) ND (1634-1640) 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 an image of the king on horseback, symbolizing his power and authority, but also sparked controversy among those who saw it as a symbol of the king's tyranny. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the craftsmanship of the Tower mint.
