Description: Denomination: Silver halfcrown Period: Stuarts Date: c1634-1640 Origin: Tower (London) mint under Charles I Condition: Almost very fine, good portrait, a little clipping of edges but good flan size for type, pierced for adornment Obverse: The king on horseback, scarf at waist, group III type 3a1, legend around Reverse: Oval garnished shield, legend around Size and Weight: 35mm, 14.32g References: Spink 2773 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. Arguably Charles 1 is the inspiration for Satan in Paradise Lost, Milton being a principal propagandist for the Parliamentarians. He also lays claim to possibly the finest last words of any monarch. "I go from a corruptable to an incorruptable crown where no disturbance can be no disturbance in the world". This is quite impressive for a man about to be beheaded who suffered with a stammer. This may have been a ruse to delay his demise. Condition Summary. This varies with the age of coin and there are grades 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 Ebay is a fantastic platform via which to communicate with potential new customers. Trust is always an issue when dealing online and we are fortuitous in that we have our own premises, the Pantiles Arcade in Tunbridge Wells (open Tuesday to Saturday) and you are most welcome to visit. Code 23020504
Price: 214 GBP
Location: Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
End Time: 2025-01-06T15:40:07.000Z
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Denomination: Half-Crown
Era: Charles I (1625-1649)
Period: Stuart & Commonwealth
Fineness: 0.925
Features: Hammered
Metal: Silver
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Country of Origin: England
