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1 Angel - Charles I 1st Coinage ND
1633 year| Gold | 4.19 g | - |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1633 |
| Value | 1 Angel (½) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.19 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#329697 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ship sailing left, royal arms on the sail with the Scottish arms in the 2nd quarter, 'B' to the left of the ship's bow.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AMOR · POPVLI · PRÆSIDIVM · REGIS ·
Translation: The love of the people is the King's protection
Engraver: Nicolas Briot
Comment
These coins were distributed by Charles I when touching for the King's Evil in the Chapel Royal of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, on the 24th of June 1633.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Angel - Charles I (1st Coinage) ND (1633) coin from Scotland is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the country. Charles I, who ruled Scotland and England, faced opposition from the Scottish Parliament and was eventually executed in 1649. Despite this turmoil, the coin remained in circulation and is now a rare and valuable collector's item.
