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Coin - Halfcrown, Charles I, Great Britain, 1644-1645
Reg. No: NU 433
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- Summary:
- Silver coin; Denomination: Halfcrown
Tower mint, London
Charles I (1625-1649)
A halfcrown is a 2 shilling and 6 pence coin. - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 34 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 14.531 g (Weight) |
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| Themes this item is part of: | Royal Mint, London, Royal Mint, Tower Hill, 1809-1975, Early History of London Mints, to 1300, The Royal Mint, Numismatics & Philately Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | Great Britain |
| Tertiary Classification: | working strikes |
| Series: | Hammered |
| DateEra: | 1644-1645 AD |
| Denomination: | Halfcrown |
| Obverse Description: | At centre within a circle of beads; crowned king wearing long scarf and holding sword upright on horseback advancing to left; around, (mm. (R)) [CAROLVS] D G MAG BRI FRA ET HIB REX (tops of most letters and all of CAROLVS off flan) |
| Reverse Description: | At centre within a circle of beads; garnished oval shield quartered with royal arms; around, CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO (translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ) |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Silver |
| Issued By: | King Charles I, England, Great Britain, 1644-1645 |
| Mint: | Royal Mint, London, London, England, Great Britain, 1644-1645 The Royal Mint was in the Tower of London at the time this coin was struck and is usually referred to as the Tower Mint |
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