4 Pence - Charles I (Bridgnorth-on-Severn) 1646 front 4 Pence - Charles I (Bridgnorth-on-Severn) 1646 back
4 Pence - Charles I (Bridgnorth-on-Severn) 1646 photo
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4 Pence - Charles I Bridgnorth-on-Severn

1646 year
Silver - 23 mm
Description
Issuer
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Charles I (1625-1649)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1646
Value
4 Pence (1⁄60)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#53813
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

The 4 Pence coin from Charles I's reign is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a small number of coins minted during his brief reign. In fact, it's estimated that only about 200-300 of these coins were minted, making it one of the rarest and most sought-after coins in the history of English coinage. (Source: The Royal Mint)