© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
1 Britain Crown - Charles I 3rd Coinage, 1st Issue ND
| Gold (.917) | 2.50 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1637-1638 |
| Value | 1 Crown (3) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 2.50 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#301099 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned royal arms, crowned 'C' to the left and crowned 'R' to the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · VNITA · TVEMVR ·
Translation: These united we guard
Engraver: Nicolas Briot
Comment
Briot's IssueInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Britain Crown - Charles I (3rd Coinage, 1st Issue) ND (1637-1638) from Scotland is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Britain. Charles I was facing opposition from the Scottish Covenanters, who were resisting his attempts to impose Anglicanism on Scotland. The coin was minted in limited quantities and was likely used as a means of raising funds for the royal cause. Despite its historical significance, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.
