Modern coin – HCR39548

Obverse

Inscription:

CAROLVS D G MAG BR FR ET HI REX

Design:

crowned bust of Charles I wearing lace collar, facing left; V behind, harp initial mark

Reverse

Inscription:

CVLTORES SVI DEVS PROTEGIT

Design:

crowned royal arms, crowned C R either side; harp initial mark

Information

Period

Modern

Group

Group D

Authority

England: kingdom

Person

Charles I, king of England, Scotland, and Ireland, 1625–1649

Reign

Charles I, king of England, Scotland, and Ireland

Dating

1632–1633

Mint

London

Denomination

Crown

Metal

gold

Technique

struck

Measurements
Acquisition
Additional information
Ticket
References
Credit

Weight (g)

2.25

Axis

Diameter (mm)

19.7

Acquisition method

purchase ('bought')

Acquisition date

29/10/1964

Source

British Museum

Source of funds

Goldsmiths' company

Reference

North, J. J. - 1991 - English Hammered Coinage vol. 2 : 2185

Reference

Spink, Coins of England and the United Kingdom : 2715

Reference

North, J. J., Preston-Morley, P. J. - 1984 - The John G. Brooker collection: coins of Charles I (1625–1649) : 205

Contributors to this coin record

SGlenn