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½ Pound - Charles I Shrewsbury
1642 year| Silver | 56.56 g | 45 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1642 |
| Value | ½ Pound |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 56.56 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#53804 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Central Declaration across two lines between ruled lines, three Shrewsbury plumes and denomination above, date below, legend around between beaded borders, initial mark two pellets.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EXVRGAT: DEVS: DISSIPENTVR: INIMICI
RELIG: PROT: LEG / ANG: LIBER: PAR
1642
Translation:
Let God arise and let his enemies be scattered.
The religion of the Protestants, the Laws of England, the Liberty of Parliament
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1642 Charles I Shrewsbury half pound coin is that it was minted 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 in the town of Shrewsbury, which was a Royalist stronghold at the time. Despite the turmoil caused by the war, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and detail, showcasing the skill of the mint masters and engravers who created it.
