40 Pence - Charles I 3rd Coinage, 1st Issue
Features
| Issuer |
Scotland
(United Kingdom)  |
|---|---|
| King |
Charles I (1625-1649)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1637-1638 |
| Value | 40 Pence (⅙) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 124184 |
| References | Sp# 5575 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). |
Obverse
Left facing bust of Charles, touches the rim below. Mark of value to the right. 'B' below the bust.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAR · D : G · SCOT · AN · FR · ET · HIB · R
Translation: Charles, by the grace of God, King of Scotland, England, France and Ireland
Engraver: Nicolas Briot
Reverse
Crowned thistle, 'B' above the crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · SALVS · REIPVB · SVPREMA · LEX ·
Translation: The safety of the state is the supreme law
Engraver: Nicolas Briot
Mint
Edinburgh, Scotland (1124-1708)Comments
Briot's Issue
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (1637-1638) | |||||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 94
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