© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
1 Britain Halfcrown - Charles I 3rd Coinage, 1st Issue ND
| Gold (.917) | 1.25 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1637-1638 |
| Value | ½ Crown (1.5) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#165030 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned royal arms, 'C' to the left and 'R' to the right, 'B' above the crown over the arms.
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 Halfcrown - Charles I (3rd Coinage, 1st Issue) ND (1637-1638) from Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Gold (.917) weighing 1.25 g is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Scotland. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles I, who was facing opposition from the Scottish Covenanters, a group of Presbyterian Protestants who opposed the king's attempts to impose Anglicanism on Scotland. The coin's minting was likely a response to the economic instability caused by the political unrest, as the government sought to raise funds to finance its military campaigns against the Covenanters. Despite the challenges of its time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the Scottish people during a period of great upheaval.
