1/2 Groat - Charles I Briot's milled issue

€1.00
IssuerEngland
Year1631-1632
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groat (1⁄120)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)Nicolas Briot
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2856, KM#161
Obverse descriptionCrowned and cuirassed bust of King Charles I left, denomination behind head to right, engraver`s initial below bust, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLVS D.G:MAGBRIT FR ET HIBR· ·II· B
(Translation: Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
Reverse descriptionQuartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIVSTIT IA·THR ONVM· FIRMAT
(Translation: Justice strengthens the throne)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1631-1632)  - mm. Flower and B (59) -
ND (1632)  - mm. B -
Catalog ID5424086550
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