England ½ Crown - Charles I, 1630 – 1632
Tower mint under the King; group II, type 2c
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Crown
Year
1630 – 1632
Ruler
Charles I
(1625–1649)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
14.58
Diameter (mm)
34
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Crown from England. Issued from 1630 to 1632. Struck in Silver. Measures 34 mm and weighs 14.58 g.
- Obverse
- King Charles I on horseback left, second horseman (plume on horse's head only, sword on king's shoulder, smaller horse, cross on housings), legend around, mintmark at 11 o'clock. (Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
- Reverse
- Oval draped shield of arms with C R at sides, legend around, mintmark at 12 o'clock. (I reign under the auspices of Christ)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1631-1632) | — | mm. Portcullis/harp | ||
| ND (1630-1631) | — | mm. Portcullis (107) | ||
| ND (1630-1632) | — | mm. Harp (87) |
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