1 Penny - Charles I Tower mint, Group B

€43,917.00
IssuerEngland
Year1630-1632
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.5 g
Dimensions14 mm
Thickness0.4 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2840, Sp#2841, KM#80.1
Obverse descriptionSecond crowned bust of Charles I left, in ruff and mantle, denomination behind head, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLVS DG :M:B :F :ET :H :REX
(Translation: Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
Reverse descriptionOval quartered shield of arms, legend around.  Note: mintmark above shield
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIUSTITIA THRONUM FIRMAT
(Translation: Justice strengthens the throne)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1630-1631)  - SP#2840; mm. plume (101) -
ND (1630-1631)  - SP#2841; mm. plume (101) -
ND (1631-1632)  - SP#2840; mm. rose (35) -
ND (1631-1632)  - SP#2840; mm. rose (overstruck on plume) -
ND (1631-1632)  - SP#2841; mm. rose (35) -
Catalog ID3072008790
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