Description

King Charles I Reign, 1625-49.

House of Stuart.

1630-1 Halfcrown. Group II, second horseman.

Obverse: Smaller horse, cross on housings.

Legend: CAROLVS·D;G;MAG;BRIT;FRA;ET·HIB;REX· (Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland).

Reverse: Oval shield with CR above. 

Legend: ·:· CHRISTO ·:· AVSPICE ·:· REGNO ·:· (I reign under the auspices of Christ).

Mintmark: Plume.

Tower mint, London under the King

Catalogue: Spink# 2769. Group II, 2a.

Silver, 0.925, 35mm-36mm, 14.89g.

Grade: Obverse: Fine, weak King on horseback, reverse VF for issue.