Modern coin – HCR41173

Obverse

Inscription:

CAROLVS D G M B F ET H REX

Design:

crowned bust of Charles I wearing lace collar, facing left, II behind; book initial mark

Reverse

Inscription:

IVSTITIA THRONVM FIRMAT

Design:

large plume; book initial mark

Information

Period

Modern

Group

Authority

England: kingdom

Person

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

Reign

Charles I, king of England, Scotland, and Ireland

Dating

1638–1642

Mint

Aberystwyth (Modern)

Denomination

Half-groat

Metal

silver

Technique

struck

Measurements
Acquisition
Additional information
Ticket
References
Credit

Weight (g)

0.87

Axis

2

Diameter (mm)

12.1

Acquisition date

1833

Source

Ashmolean Museum

Reference

North, J. J. - 1991 - English Hammered Coinage vol. 2 : 2343

Reference

Spink, Coins of England and the United Kingdom : 2901

Reference

North, J. J., Preston-Morley, P. J. - 1984 - The John G. Brooker collection: coins of Charles I (1625–1649) : 781–783

Contributors to this coin record

SGlenn