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© Ernie68
1 Penny - Charles I Tower mint; Group C ND
| Silver | 0.46 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 | 0.46 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Thickness | 0.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#84461 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Oval quartered shield of arms, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVSTITIA THRONUM FIRMAT
Translation: Justice strengthens the throne
Edge
Plain
Comment
House of Stuart (1603-49), Charles I (1625-49), struck at the Tower mint, London.Group C penny types:
Sp#2842 (1630-32) Type 2a1 - more armour visible, no inner circles; mintmark plume, plume/rose, rose
Sp#2843 (1630-32) Type 2a2-4 - inner circles on obv., both sides or rev.; mintmark plume, rose
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Charles I (Tower mint; Group C) 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 and was minted in silver, which was a rare and valuable metal at the time. Despite the turmoil, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the craftsmanship of the mint workers during that era.
