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1 Crown - Charles I Tower mint; 2nd bust ND
| Gold (.9167) | 2.25 g | 19.7 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1625-1626 |
| Value | 1 Crown |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 2.25 g |
| Diameter | 19.7 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#52426 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered shield of arms
Script: Latin
Lettering: CVLTORES SVI DEVS PROTEGIT
Translation: God protects His worshipers
Comment
House of Stuart (1603-49), Charles I (1625-49), Gold crown, Group B, Second bust.Struck at the Tower mint under the king (1625-42), mm. Cross Calvary (1625-26).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Crown - Charles I (Tower mint; 2nd bust) ND (1625-1626) 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 Charles I with a crown on his head, symbolizing his authority as king, but also includes an image of a ship, which was a symbol of the power of the British navy. This combination of symbols was meant to convey the idea that Charles I was a strong and powerful leader, capable of protecting and guiding the nation through difficult times.
