½ Crown - Charles I Tower mint - King group III (1634–1640)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1634–1640 |
| Denomination | ½ Crown |
| Face value | 12.5p |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | 1969 |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (925/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 15.300g · 0.4550 t oz |
| Diameter | 34.0mm |
| Thickness | 1.60mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 2773 |
King Charles I on horseback left with sword raised in right hand, third horseman, no capisons on horse, scarf flying from king's waist, legend around, mintmark at 12 o'clock.
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Oval garnished & quartered shield of arms, legend around, mintmark at 12 o'clock.
CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO [mm]
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The 1634 Half Crown - Charles I Tower mint - King – group III is a circulating ½ crown coin issued from 1634 to 1640, struck in 92.5% silver. It weighs 15.3g and measures 34mm across. Reverse design: Oval garnished & quartered shield of arms, legend around, mintmark at 12 o'clock.
It is no longer legal tender (withdrawn 1969), so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1634 Half Crown - Charles I Tower mint - King – group III worth?
No verified sale of the 1634 Half Crown - Charles I Tower mint - King – group III has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth about £19.05 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1634 Half Crown - Charles I Tower mint - King – group III?
Check the weight 15.3g and diameter 34mm and the metal (92.5% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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