England ½ Pound - Charles I, 1642

½ Pound - Charles I from England. Issued in 1642. Struck in Silver. Measures 45 mm and weighs 56.56 g.

Obverse

Crowned and armoured King on horseback left, holding upright sword, trampling over arms and militaria, legend around within beaded borders, initial mark Shrewsbury plumes. (Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland)

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. (Let God arise and let his enemies be scattered.
The religion of the Protestants, the Laws of England, the Liberty of Parliament)