© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
2 Pence - Charles I Coinage of 1629 ND
1629 year| Copper | 1.62 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1629 |
| Value | 2 Pence (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.62 g |
| Diameter | 19 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#55283 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Crowned rampant lion to left with two pellets behind
Script: Latin
Lettering: · FRAN · & · HIB · REX
Translation: France and Ireland
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Pence Charles I coin from Scotland is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the country. The coin was issued in 1629, just a few years after the Union of Crowns in 1603, which united Scotland and England under a single monarch, King James VI and I. This period saw significant changes in Scotland's economy, including the introduction of new coinage and the establishment of the Scottish Royal Mint. Despite these changes, the coin still features the traditional Scottish design of a thistle on the reverse side, reflecting the country's cultural heritage and pride.
