1 Penny - Charles I Tower mint; Group B ND
| Silver | 0.5 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1630-1632 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Thickness | 0.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#43917 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Oval quartered shield of arms, legend around.
Note: mintmark above shield
Script: Latin
Lettering: IUSTITIA THRONUM FIRMAT
Translation: Justice strengthens the throne
Comment
House of Stuart (1603-49), Charles I (1625-49), struck at the Tower mint, London.Group B penny types:
Sp#2840 (1630-32) Type 2 - inner circles on rev.; mintmark plume, plume/rose, rose
Sp#2841 (1630-32) Type 2.1 - no inner circles on rev.; mintmark plume, rose
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Charles I (Tower mint; Group B) ND (1630-1632) coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in England. Charles I was facing opposition from Parliament and the coinage was used as a tool for political propaganda. The coin features a portrait of Charles I on one side and a crowned shield on the other, symbolizing the king's authority and power. Despite the turmoil, the coin remained in circulation for over 300 years, a testament to its durability and the trust that people had in it as a medium of exchange.
