© 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 | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#90194 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned royal arms, 'C' to the left and '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 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 Episcopalianism on Scotland. This coin was minted in 1637-1638, just before the outbreak of the Bishops' Wars, a series of conflicts between the king's forces and the Covenanters that would ultimately lead to the English Civil War. Despite the turmoil, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item due to its rarity and historical significance.
