Charles I Hammered Silver Sixpence - Crown Mintmark (1635-1636) - S.2813
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Charles I (1625–1649) Hammered Silver Sixpence – Tower Mint, mm. Crown (1635–1636)
Up for auction/sale is an authentic Charles I silver sixpence struck at the Tower Mint in London under the Crown initial mark (1635–1636).
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Obverse: Fourth crowned bust facing left with the denomination mark VI behind the head. Partial legend
CAROLVS D G MAG BRIT...visible on the right border. -
Reverse: Oval garnished shield with cross fleury. Clear Crown mintmark positioned at 12 o'clock between
REGNOandCHRISTO. Motto readsCHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO. -
Condition: Exhibits heavy period clipping along the rim—typical for silver coinage in circulation leading up to and during the English Civil War.
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