Scotland ½ Unit - Charles I, 1639 – 1641
3rd Coinage, 2nd Issue
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Unit
Year
1639 – 1641
Ruler
Charles I
(1625–1649)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
5.02
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Unit from Scotland. Issued from 1639 to 1641. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 26 mm and weighs 5.02 g.
- Obverse
- Left facing portrait of Charles I, 'F' at the beginning of the legend. (Charles, by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland)
- Reverse
- Crowned royal arms, crowned 'C' to the left and crowned 'R' to the right. (These united we guard)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1639-1641) | — |
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