© Dix Noonan Webb
© Dix Noonan Webb
40 Pence - Charles I 2nd Coinage ND
1636 year| Silver | - | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1636 |
| Value | 40 Pence (⅙) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#165099 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned thistle
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS · REIP · SVPR · LEX ·
Translation: The safety of the State is the supreme law
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 40 Pence - Charles I (2nd Coinage) ND (1636) coin from Scotland is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the country. Charles I was facing opposition from the Scottish Parliament, which was resisting his attempts to impose Anglicanism and increase his power. This coin was minted in the midst of this political tension, and its production was likely impacted by the economic and political instability of the time. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of Scottish history and a testament to the country's resilience during difficult times.
