½ Crown - Charles I Newark siege coinage (1645–1646)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1645–1646 |
| Denomination | ½ Crown |
| Face value | 12.5p |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.130g |
| Shape | Rhombus |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 3140 |
Large crown between m letters C R, denomination XXX below. The reference to Charles the First shows that the city was held by royalists in the English civil war.
C R XXX
Lettering only, denoting that the coin was made at Newark during the third siege of the city (1645-6), part the English civil war.
OBS: NEWARK 1646
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The 1645 Half Crown - Charles I Newark siege coinage is a circulating ½ crown coin issued from 1645 to 1646, struck in silver. It weighs 15.13g. Reverse design: Lettering only, denoting that the coin was made at Newark during the third siege of the city (1645-6), part the English civil war.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1645 Half Crown - Charles I Newark siege coinage worth?
No verified sale of the 1645 Half Crown - Charles I Newark siege coinage has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £20.37 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1645 Half Crown - Charles I Newark siege coinage?
Check the weight 15.13g and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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