Obverse © Stacks Bowers – Reverse © Spink and Son
Obverse © Stacks Bowers – Reverse © Spink and Son
20 Pence - Charles I 3rd Coinage, 4th Issue ND
| Silver | - | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1639-1641 |
| Value | 20 Pence (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#124183 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Crowned thistle, 'F' above the crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVSTITIA · THRONVM · FIRMAT
Translation: Justice strengthens the throne
Comment
Falconers Second IssueInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Pence - Charles I (3rd Coinage, 4th Issue) ND (1639-1641) from Scotland is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Scotland's history. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles I, who was facing opposition from the Scottish Covenanters, a group of Presbyterian Protestants who sought to establish a new government and religion in Scotland. This coin was minted in response to a shortage of coinage in Scotland and was used as a means of financing the royalist cause. Despite the turmoil, the coin remains a valuable piece of Scottish history and a testament to the resilience of the Scottish people during a time of great change.
