England 1 Penny - Charles I, 1630 – 1632

Tower mint; Group B

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country England England
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Penny
Year 1630 – 1632
Ruler Charles I (1625–1649)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Weight (g) 0.5
Diameter (mm) 14
Thickness (mm) 0.4
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Penny from England. Issued from 1630 to 1632. Struck in Silver. Measures 14 mm and weighs 0.5 g.

Obverse
Second crowned bust of Charles I left, in ruff and mantle, denomination behind head, legend around. (Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
Reverse
Oval quartered shield of arms, legend around. Note: mintmark above shield (Justice strengthens the throne)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f Comment Frequency
ND (1631-1632)  SP#2840; mm. rose (35) 4%
ND (1631-1632)  SP#2840; mm. rose (overstruck on plume)
ND (1631-1632)  SP#2841; mm. rose (35) 7%
ND (1630-1631)  € 20,00 SP#2840; mm. plume (101) 85%
ND (1630-1631)  SP#2841; mm. plume (101)

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