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6 Pence - Charles I Oxford
1643 year| Silver | - | 28 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1643 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#55822 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence - Charles I (Oxford) 1643 coin is that it was minted during the English Civil War, when the royalist stronghold of Oxford was under siege by the parliamentarian forces. Despite the turmoil, the coin still features the royal coat of arms and the Latin inscription "Carolus D(ei) G(ratia) R(ex)" meaning "Charles, by the grace of God, King". This coin is a rare example of a coin minted during a time of political upheaval and serves as a reminder of the tumultuous history of 17th century England.
