© Museum Victoria
© Museum Victoria
½ Groat - Charles I Briot's milled issue; Pattern ND
| Silver | 1.49 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1631-1632 |
| Value | ½ Groat (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.49 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#124213 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two interlocked Cs at centre with crown above and B below, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIDEI · DEFENSOR
CC
· B ·
Translation: Defender of the Faith
Engraver: Nicolas Briot
Edge
Plain
Comment
Houe of Stuart (1603-49), Charles I (1625-49), Nicholas Briot's first milled issue (1631-32). North 2687Nicholas 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 Pattern ½ Groat - Charles I (Briot's milled issue; Pattern) ND (1631-1632) from England is that it was designed by the French engraver and medalist, Jean Briot, who was appointed as the royal engraver by King Charles I in 1631. This coin was part of a series of experimental milled coins that were produced during Briot's tenure, and it features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of the time.
