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40 Pence - Charles I 3rd Coinage, 3rd Issue ND
| Silver | - | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1639-1641 |
| Value | 40 Pence (⅙) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#90515 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned thistle. 'F' above the crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · SALVS · REIPVB · SVPREMA · LEX ·
Translation: The safety of the State is the supreme law
Comment
Falconer's first issueInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 40 Pence - Charles I (3rd Coinage, 3rd Issue) ND (1639-1641) 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 Covenanters, who were a group of Presbyterian Protestants who opposed the king's attempts to introduce Anglicanism in Scotland. This coin was minted during a period of political and religious tension, which ultimately led to the Scottish Civil War and the execution of Charles I in 1649. Despite this tumultuous background, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item for numismatists today.
