½ Crown - Charles I Tower mint - King group II, type 2c (1630–1632)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1630–1632 |
| Denomination | ½ Crown |
| Face value | 12.5p |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.580g |
| Diameter | 34.0mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 2771 |
King Charles I on horseback left, second horseman (plume on horse's head only, sword on king's shoulder, smaller horse, cross on housings), legend around, mintmark at 11 o'clock.
[mm] CAROLVS·D;G;MAG;BRIT;FRA;ET·HIB;REX·
Oval draped shield of arms with C R at sides, legend around, mintmark at 12 o'clock.
[mm] ·:· CHRISTO ·:· AVSPICE ·:· REGNO ·:·
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The 1630 Half Crown - Charles I Tower mint - King – group II, type 2c is a circulating ½ crown coin issued from 1630 to 1632, struck in silver. It weighs 14.58g and measures 34mm across. Reverse design: Oval draped shield of arms with C R at sides, legend around, mintmark at 12 o'clock.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1630 Half Crown - Charles I Tower mint - King – group II, type 2c worth?
No verified sale of the 1630 Half Crown - Charles I Tower mint - King – group II, type 2c has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £19.72 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1630 Half Crown - Charles I Tower mint - King – group II, type 2c?
Check the weight 14.58g and diameter 34mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.