Reproduction Coin - English Civil War - Charles I Half-Crown

Information On The Original Coin:
This Half-Crown Siege coin was crudely struck from pieces of hammered silver plate during the several times the town of Newark was beseiged. The initials inscribed on this facsimilie coin are CR, representing Carolus Rex meaning King Charles and XXX representing 30 pence.

Information On The Coins Commisioner:
This Civil War became an armed conflict between Royalist and Parliamentary forces arising from the constitutional, economic, and religious differences between Charles I and the Long Parliament. It was at Newark in 1646 that Charles I was captured by the Scots under Alexander Leslie and handed over to Parliament after refusing to take the covenant. After an escape, Charles was recaptured, brought to trial and executed in January 1649.

Product Material:
Cast in fine English lead free pewter then given an antique finish.