Modern coin – HCR39697

Obverse

Inscription:

[CAROLVS D G MAG BRI FRA ET HI REX]

Design:

crowned bust of Charles I wearing lace collar, facing left, VI behind; triangle in circle initial mark

Reverse

Inscription:

[CHRISTO AVSPICE] REGNO

Design:

royal shield over cross moline; triangle in circle initial mark

Information

Period

Modern

Group

Group F

Authority

England: kingdom

Person

Charles I, king of England, Scotland, and Ireland, 1625–1649

Reign

Charles I, king of England, Scotland, and Ireland

Dating

1641–1643

Mint

London

Denomination

sixpence

Metal

silver

Technique

struck

Measurements
Acquisition
Additional information
Ticket
References
Credit

Weight (g)

2.42

Axis

Diameter (mm)

24.8

Acquisition method

bequest

Acquisition date

1975

Source

Hugh de Sausmarez Shortt

Acquisition credit

Bequeathed by Hugh de Sausmarez Shortt, 1975.

Reference

North, J. J. - 1991 - English Hammered Coinage vol. 2 : 2246

Reference

Spink, Coins of England and the United Kingdom : 2817

Contributors to this coin record

SGlenn