© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
2 Pence - Charles I Pattern ND
| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1642-1650 |
| Value | 2 Pence (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#330102 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Thistle, small letters in the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NEMO · ME · IMPVNE · LACESSET
Translation: No one shall hurt me with impunity
Comment
This is thought to be a pattern for the copper 2 pence coins that were struck in 1642, 1644, 1648 and 1650. The two known specimens, both of which are in the collection of the British Museum, are struck from different pairs of dies. The other specimen is shown below.© Trustees of the British Museum
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Pence - Charles I (Pattern) ND (1642-1650) from Scotland is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic upheaval in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles I, who was facing opposition from the Scottish Parliament and struggled to maintain control over the country. Additionally, the coin was minted using copper, which was a less valuable metal than the silver or gold coins that were commonly used at the time, reflecting the economic challenges faced by Scotland during this period. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable and interesting piece of numismatic history.
