England 6 Pence - Charles I, 1630 – 1631

3rd bust; group C

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country England England
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 6 Pence
Year 1630 – 1631
Ruler Charles I (1625–1649)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3
Diameter (mm) 26
Demonetized Yes

Description

6 Pence from England. Issued from 1630 to 1631. Struck in Silver. Measures 26 mm and weighs 3 g.

Obverse
Third crowned bust of King Charles I left in ruff, armour and mantle, denomination behind, legend around. (Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
Reverse
Oval garnished quartered shield of arms below royal cypher, mintmark at 12 o'clock, legend around. Note: variety with plume above shield exists (see below) (I reign under the auspices of Christ)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1631  — Sp#2809; mm. Plume (101)
1631  — Sp#2809; mm. Rose (35)
1631  — Sp#2810; mm. Plume (101)
1631  — Sp#2810; mm. Rose (35)
1630  — Sp#2809; mm. Plume (101)
1630  — Sp#2810; mm. Plume (101)

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