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Half-crown of Charles I

Unknown artist, 1644

On the obverse, the coin displays a design taken from the Scottish Rebellion medal of 1639 with the king riding into battle on a galloping horse, his right arm holding a baton and the trampled arms below. The reverse shows the Royal Arms, incorporating the date '1642' in a cartouche below. Dated 1642 but issued in 1644.

More information

Title of artwork, date

Half-crown of Charles I, 1644

Date supported

2003

Medium and material

Silver

Dimensions

Diameter: 3.6 cm

Grant

2300

Total cost

9410

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