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20 Pence - Charles I 3rd Coinage, 1st Issue ND
| Silver | - | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1637-1638 |
| Value | 20 Pence (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#25460 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned thistle. Legend ends with a 'B'.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVSTITIA · THRONVM · FIRMAT ·
Translation: Justice strengthens the throne
Comment
Briot's issue.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Pence - Charles I (3rd Coinage, 1st Issue) ND (1637-1638) from Scotland is that it features a unique design element - a thistle, which is a symbol of Scotland, on the reverse side of the coin. This coin was minted during the reign of King Charles I, who was the son of King James VI and I, and was the King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1625 until his execution in 1649. The thistle was added to the coin's design to represent the unity between Scotland and England, as the two countries were united under a single monarch. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of history, and its unique design makes it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
