Charles I Coin – Silver Halfcrown – Tower Mint 1641-43

Description

Heading: Charles I Coin – silver halfcrown – Tower Mint 1641-43

Denomination: Silver halfcrown

Period: Stuarts

Date: 1641-1643

Origin: Tower (London) mint under Charles I

Condition: Almost very fine. little clipping of edges but good flan size for type

Obverse: The king on horseback. foreshortened horse. group IV type 4. legend around

Reverse: Oval garnished shield. legend around. triangle in circle initial mark

Size and Weight: 33mm. 15.13g

References: Spink 2779

Features and Provenance: The coinage of Charles I is extensive and interesting. It was during this period that Nicholas Briot developed his milling machine for producing coins. but although the finish was superior. the system was slower than the previous hammer and anvil ‘striking’ method. and weights often had to be adjusted too by flan filing.

Condition Summary. This varies with the age of coin and there are grades in between

Uncirculated (U). As struck with no traces of wear

Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear. all parts of legend etc present. visible and clear

Very Fine (VF). Some signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief. all parts of legend etc present. but maybe worn

Fine (F). Wear on the coin and parts of legend etc may be missing or not visible