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1640 NGC AU 50 Charles I 1/2 Crown Great Britain England Coin POP 2/0 (25012301C)

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  • Almost Uncirculated Great Britain hammered sterling silver 1/2 crown coin.
  • Struck for King Charles I from 1640 to 1641 (Star mint mark, ob and rx at approx 11:00 and 12:00, respectively).
  • S-2779, 15.06g, approx 33mm.
  • Superb strike and details for a hammered coin.
  • Lightly toned with underlying luster, very appealing in hand!
  • Obverse: Charles I on horseback left, with upright sword and flowing cloak, CAROLVS D G MAG BRI FRA ET HI REX (Charles by the grace of god king Great Britain, France and Ireland).
  • Reverse: arms of Great Britain, France and Ireland, CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO (I rule under the auspices of Christ, relates to the divine right of kings).
  • Certified by NGC to AU 50, Population Census: 2 coins, none higher.
  • An very elusive type in high grade.