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GOLD CROWN (1640-1641)
Charles I, Stuart King, 1625-1649
Tower Mint under the king, 1625-1642. Star mintmark. Shoulder-length crowned portrait in lace collar
facing left, “V” (5 shillings) behind head; reverse, garnished oval shield, crowned, with crowned “CR”
at sides. These small gold coins were heavily used, often abused, and most were melted. Struck shortly
before the Civil War. Crudely engraved and struck on a poor flan, yet still lustrous and with pleasing
golden red toning.
S-2715. N-2185. PCGS-graded MS62.
110
GOLD CROWN (1635-1636)
Charles I, Stuart King, 1625-1649
Tower Mint under the king 1625-1642. Plume mintmark. Crowned bust facing left in ruff, “V” (5 shil-
lings) behind head, Crown mintmark (flattened); reverse, crowned square-topped shield, pellet at each
side. Struck on a crude flan with some edge damage, portrait well outlined, shield crudely engraved,
legends complete, old reddish gold toning.
S-2712. N-2182. PCGS-graded XF40.