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
Obverse Description
Crowned bust of the King facing left wearing a lace collar and armour; behind, the denomination in Roman numerals, VI; around, CAROLVS D G MAG BR FR ET HI REX (mm. harp)
Reverse Description
Garnished oval shield quartered with combined arms of England and France (1st and 4th), Scotland and Ireland dividing the letters CR; around, CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO (mm. harp) (translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ)
Edge Description
plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
1632-1633 AD
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Issued By
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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 -
Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
25 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.85 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., North 2240 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 2811 Pages
