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6 Pence - Charles I Ormond: Siege coinage ND
| Silver | 2.98 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1643-1644 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.98 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#85925 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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Script: Latin
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Comment
Varieties existInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence - Charles I (Ormond: Siege coinage) ND (1643-1644) from Ireland is that it was created during a time of great turmoil in Irish history. The coin was minted during the Irish Confederate Wars, which were a series of conflicts that took place in Ireland between 1641 and 1653. The wars were fought between the Irish Confederates, who were mostly Catholic, and the English Parliamentarians, who were mostly Protestant. The coin was minted in the city of Kilkenny, which was a stronghold of the Irish Confederates, and it was used to finance their military efforts. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of Irish history and a testament to the resilience of the Irish people.
