½ Pound - Charles I Oxford obverse
Obverse
½ Pound - Charles I Oxford reverse
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½ Pound - Charles I Oxford (1642)

CountryEngland Year1642 Denom½ Pound MetalSilver
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1642
Denomination½ Pound
Face value50p
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver
Diameter45.0mm
ShapeRound
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink2945
Obverse

Crowned and armoured King on horseback left, holding upright sword, trampling over arms and militaria, legend around within beaded borders.

CAROLVS: D: G: MAG: BRIT: FRAN: ET: HIB: REX

Reverse

Central Declaration across two lines between ruled lines, three Oxford plumes and denomination above, date below, legend around between beaded borders

EXVRGAT: DEVS: DISSIPENTVR: INIMICI X RELIG: PROT: LEG / ANG: LIBER: PAR 1642

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About the 1642 Half Pound - Charles I Oxford

The 1642 Half Pound - Charles I Oxford is a circulating ½ pound coin, struck in silver. It measures 45mm across. Reverse design: Central Declaration across two lines between ruled lines, three Oxford plumes and denomination above, date below, legend around between beaded borders.

It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.

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