½ Pound - Charles I Shrewsbury (1642)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1642 |
| Denomination | ½ Pound |
| Face value | 50p |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 56.560g |
| Diameter | 45.0mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 2920 |
Crowned and armoured King on horseback left, holding upright sword, trampling over arms and militaria, legend around within beaded borders, initial mark Shrewsbury plumes.
CAROLVS: D: G: MAG: BRIT: FRAN: ET: HIB: REX
Central Declaration across two lines between ruled lines, three Shrewsbury plumes and denomination above, date below, legend around between beaded borders, initial mark two pellets.
EXVRGAT: DEVS: DISSIPENTVR: INIMICI RELIG: PROT: LEG / ANG: LIBER: PAR 1642
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The 1642 Half Pound - Charles I Shrewsbury is a circulating ½ pound coin, struck in silver. It weighs 56.56g and measures 45mm across. Reverse design: Central Declaration across two lines between ruled lines, three Shrewsbury plumes and denomination above, date below, legend around between beaded borders, initial mark two pellets.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1642 Half Pound - Charles I Shrewsbury worth?
No verified sale of the 1642 Half Pound - Charles I Shrewsbury has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £76.15 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1642 Half Pound - Charles I Shrewsbury?
Check the weight 56.56g and diameter 45mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
