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Coin - Sixpence, Charles I, Great Britain, 1636-1638
Reg. No: NU 459
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- Summary:
- Silver coin; Denomination: Sixpence
Tower Mint, London
Charles I (1625-1649)
The Denomination is shown by the Roman numeral VI behind the King's head - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 25 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 2.785 g (Weight) |
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| Themes this item is part of: | Royal Mint, London, Royal Mint, Tower Hill, 1809-1975, Early History of London Mints, to 1300, The Royal Mint, Numismatics & Philately Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | Great Britain |
| Tertiary Classification: | working strikes |
| Series: | Hammered |
| DateEra: | 1636-1638 AD |
| Denomination: | Sixpence |
| Obverse Description: | Crowned bust of the King facing left wearing a lace collar and armour; behind, the denomination in pence in Roman numerals, VI; around, CAROLVS D G MA BR FR ET HI REX (mm. tun) |
| Reverse Description: | Garnished oval shield quartered with combined arms of England and France (1st and 4th), Scotland and Ireland; around, CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO (mm. tun) (translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ) |
| Edge Description: | plain |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Silver |
| Issued By: | King Charles I, England, Great Britain |
| Mint: | Royal Mint, London The Royal Mint was in the Tower of London at the time this coin was struck and is usually referred to as the Tower Mint |
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