½ Crown - Charles I Tower Parliament (1643–1646)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1643–1646 |
| Denomination | ½ Crown |
| Face value | 12.5p |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (925/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 15.000g · 0.4461 t oz |
| Diameter | 35.0mm |
| Thickness | 1.50mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 2778 |
King Charles I on horseback left, with upright sword and flowing cloak within beaded border, legend around. Note: no ground, cruder workmanship
·CAROLVS· D; G; MAG; BRI; FRA; ET· HIB; REX·
Oval quartered shield of arms within beaded border, legend around.
·CHRISTO·AVSPICE·REGNO·
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The 1643 Half Crown - Charles I Tower – Parliament is a circulating ½ crown coin issued from 1643 to 1646, struck in 92.5% silver. It weighs 15g and measures 35mm across. Reverse design: Oval quartered shield of arms within beaded border, legend around.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1643 Half Crown - Charles I Tower – Parliament worth?
No verified sale of the 1643 Half Crown - Charles I Tower – Parliament has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth about £18.76 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1643 Half Crown - Charles I Tower – Parliament?
Check the weight 15g and diameter 35mm and the metal (92.5% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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