Great Britain 1625-1642 Triangle in Circle Charles I 1/2 Crown Very Fine (VF20)

Great Britain 1625-1642 Triangle in Circle Charles I 1/2 Crown Very Fine (VF20)

Charles I of England (1600–1649) reigned from 1625 until his execution and is remembered as one of the most controversial monarchs in British history. The second son of James I, Charles strongly believed in the divine right of kings and often clashed with Parliament over finances, taxation, and religious policies. His attempts to rule without Parliament, impose unpopular taxes, and enforce Anglican practices alienated both Puritans and other Protestant groups. These tensions ultimately led to the outbreak of the English Civil War (1642–1651), pitting royalist supporters of the king against Parliamentarian forces led by figures like Oliver Cromwell. After years of conflict, Charles was captured, tried for treason, and executed in 1649—an unprecedented act that shocked Europe. His death marked the temporary abolition of the monarchy and the rise of the Commonwealth, though he would later be viewed by some as a martyr for the royalist cause.

Obverse: Charles I on horseback facing left, with an upright sword and flowing cloak, within a beaded circle, and the legend around.
Reverse: An oval quartered Shield of Arms within a beaded border, with the legend and a triangle within a circle around.

Specifications:
Monarch: Charles I (1625-1649)
Composition: 0.925 Silver
Weight: 15 g
Diameter: 35 mm
Mint: The Royal Mint (Tower Mint), London, UK