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Charles I Half-Unite mm lis, King in Coronation robe

Charles I (1625-1649), gold Double crown or Half-unite of Ten Shillings, group A, class II, first crowned bust left in Coronation robe, single jewelled arch to crown, value X in field behind, all within inner beaded circle, initial lis (1625) both sides, pellet stops in Latin legend and outer toothed border surrounding, CAROLVS. D.G. MAG. BR. FR: ET. HIB: REX, rev. crowned quartered shield in frame, inner beaded circle surrounding, lozenge stops in Latin legend and outer toothed border surrounding, CVLTORES SVI DEVS PROTEGIT., only stop at end of legend, weight 4.50g (Schneider 174; Brooker 132; N.2159; S.2698). Lightly toned, a little uneven and weak at top of coin with some discolouration suggesting past evidence of mounting, otherwise very fine.

The abbreviated Latin legends translate as on the obverse "Charles by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland"; and on the reverse "God protects His worshippers."

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