© Dix Noonan Webb
© Dix Noonan Webb
1 Penny - Charles I Coinage of 1629 ND
1629 year| Copper | - | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1629 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (The planchets for these coins were rolled and cut by machine and the striking was done by hand) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#165031 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned rampant lion to left with a pellet behind
Script: Latin
Lettering: · FRAN · & · HIB · REX
Translation: France and Ireland
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1629 Charles I Penny coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in Scotland. The coin was issued as part of a new coinage introduced by Charles I in 1629, which aimed to address the issue of currency devaluation caused by the rapid inflation of the Scottish economy. Despite the challenges faced during its production, the coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
