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½ Groat - Charles I Briot's milled issue ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1631-1632 |
| Value | ½ Groat (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#27898 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVSTIT IA·THR ONVM· FIRMAT
Translation: Justice strengthens the throne
Engraver: Nicolas Briot
Comment
Houe of Stuart (1603-49), Charles I (1625-49), Nicholas Briot's first milled issue (1631-32).Nicholas Briot (1579-1646) was an innovative French coin engraver, medallist and mechanical engineer, who emigrated to England and became chief engraver to the Royal Mint in 1633 and is credited with the invention of the coining-press.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Groat - Charles I (Briot's milled issue) ND (1631-1632) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in England. The coin was issued during the reign of King Charles I, who was facing financial difficulties due to the cost of his military campaigns and the need to pay off his debts. As a result, the coin was made with a lower silver content than previous issues, which led to complaints from the public and contributed to the economic instability of the time. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
