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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