1 Penny - Charles I Tower; Group D
Features
| Issuer |
England
(United Kingdom)  |
|---|---|
| King |
Charles I (1625-1649)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1630-1632 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 535581 |
| References | North# 2270 Jeffrey James North. English Hammered Coinage. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom (4 volumes). Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). |
Obverse
Fourth crowned bust of King Charles I to left, value behind head, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ••CAROLUS D:G M:B:F: ET H:REX
Unabridged legend: Carolus Dei Gratia Magnae Britanniae, Franciae et Hiberniae Rex.
Translation: Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland.
Reverse
Oval quartered coat of arms with scroll garniture.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ••IVSTITIA THRONUM FIRMAT
Translation: Justice strengthens the throne
Edge
Plain
Mint
| . . | Royal Mint (Tower of London), United Kingdom (1279-1810) |
Comments
Group D penny types:
Sp#2844 Type 3.1 - falling lace collar. R. CR by shield, no inner circles
Sp#2845 Type 3.2 - no C R by shield, no inner circles
Sp#2846 Type 3.3-4 inner circles on obverse or reverse
Sp#2847 Type 3a1 shield almost round with scroll garniture, no inner circles
Sp#2848 Type 3a1 variety inner circles on one or both sides
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | References | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (1630-1632) | Sp# 2844Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). |
Type 3.1; mm harp, 1 or 2 pellets | |||||||||||||
| ND (1630-1632) | Sp# 2845Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). |
Type 3.2; mm harp, portcullis or none, pellets. | |||||||||||||
| ND (1630-1632) | Sp# 2846Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). |
Type 3.3-4; mm harp, two pellets | |||||||||||||
| ND (1630-1632) | Sp# 2847Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). |
Type 3a1; mm bell, triangle, or none, 1-4 pellets | |||||||||||||
| ND (1630-1632) | Sp# 2848Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). |
Type 3a1 variety; mm triangle/ 2 pellets | |||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 93
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Bullion value: USD 1.01
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Actual silver weight: 0.015 oz
Current silver price: 67.83 USD/oz (see silver price 
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