Britannia 100g Gold Bullion Minted Bar
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1644-45 Charles I Gold Crown, Tower Mint under Parliament
£222.12
£104.89 per gram
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£222.12 each · £222.12 total
Product Details
Charles I Gold Crown, Tower Mint under Parliament, 1644-45 This highly prized gold Crown was minted at the Tower of London under Parliamentary control during the English Civil War. Key features include: Struck in 22 carat "crown" gold Group D, fourth crowned bust left, class I, bust 5 Initial mark (R) on both sides, dating it to 1644-45 Obverse legend: CAROLVS. D'. G'. MAG'. BRI'. FR'. ET. HI'. REX Reverse: Crowned quartered oval shield of arms, crowned C and R flanking Reverse legend: CVLTORES. SVI. DEVS. PROTEGIT Weight: 2.31g The obverse translates to "Charles by the grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland," while the reverse means "God protects his worshippers." This specific coin has been graded AU58 by NGC, making it the finest known example as of November 2022. Only two examples have been graded by NGC, with none at PCGS, highlighting its extreme rarity in high grade. The combined pyx trial records for the (R) and earlier (P) mint marks show a very limited gold output of £135,315 between May 1643 and May 1645. Provenance This coin has an impressive pedigree: Ex John G. Brooker Collection Sold by Spink in March 1993 for £200 Offered by Spink in February 2007 for £900 Its value has increased significantly over time, reflecting its historical importance and scarcity.
- Weight
- 2.31 g
- Purity
- 916.7
- Manufacturer
- The Royal Mint
- Dimensions
- N/A
- Product Type
- Gold
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Charles I Gold Crown, Tower Mint under Parliament, 1644-45 This highly prized gold Crown was minted at the Tower of London under Parliamentary control during the English Civil War. Key features include: Struck in 22 carat "crown" gold Group D, fourth crowned bust left, class I, bust 5 Initial mark (R) on both sides, dating it to 1644-45 Obverse legend: CAROLVS. D'. G'. MAG'. BRI'. FR'. ET. HI'. REX Reverse: Crowned quartered oval shield of arms, crowned C and R flanking Reverse legend: CVLTORES. SVI. DEVS. PROTEGIT Weight: 2.31g The obverse translates to "Charles by the grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland," while the reverse means "God protects his worshippers." This specific coin has been graded AU58 by NGC, making it the finest known example as of November 2022. Only two examples have been graded by NGC, with none at PCGS, highlighting its extreme rarity in high grade. The combined pyx trial records for the (R) and earlier (P) mint marks show a very limited gold output of £135,315 between May 1643 and May 1645. Provenance This coin has an impressive pedigree: Ex John G. Brooker Collection Sold by Spink in March 1993 for £200 Offered by Spink in February 2007 for £900 Its value has increased significantly over time, reflecting its historical importance and scarcity.
Key Features:
Produced by The Royal Mint, a recognised precious metals manufacturer.- Struck in 916.7 fine gold where specified by the source catalog.
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