6 Pence - Charles I 2nd bust, group B

€339,468.00
IssuerEngland
Year1625-1630
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value6 Pence (1⁄40)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight3 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2807-08, KM#93
Obverse descriptionSecond crowned bust of King Charles I left in ruff, armour and mantle, denomination behind, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLVS:D:G:MAG:BRI:FRA:ET:HI:REX [mm] VI
(Translation: Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
Reverse descriptionSquare topped quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, divided date above, legend around.  Note: variety without cross exists (see below)
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering[mm] CHRI STO AV SPICE REGNO
(Translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1625  - Sp#2807; mm. cross calvary (10) -
1626  - Sp#2807; mm. cross calvary (10) -
1626  - Sp#2807; mm. negro`s head (96) -
1627  - Sp#2807; mm. castle (71) -
1627  - Sp#2807; mm. negro`s head (96) -
1628  - Sp#2807; mm. anchor (57) -
1628  - Sp#2807; mm. castle (71) -
1629  - Sp#2807; mm. anchor (57) -
1629  - Sp#2807; mm. heart (88) -
1630  - Sp#2808; mm. heart (88) -
1630  - Sp#2808; mm. plume (101) -
Catalog ID2779384080
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