The 1638 Sixpence - Charles ICharles I silver sixpence, struck in 1638 or 1639 at the Tower Mint in London. The coins were machine made by Nicholas Briot. First milled coinage issue. Diameter 25mm, weight is 2.92g. SCBC 2860.
The Obverse shows a crowned bust of Charles I facing left. The 'VI' to the right is the mark of value (VI = 6 pence).
The Reverse shows a coat-of-arms over a cross fleurée. Legend around.Images used by permission of CNGCoins.
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1638. See Coins and Events of 1638
Monarch/Ruler: Charles I (1625-1649)
Category: Sixpences. See more Sixpences coins
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | Charles I Tower Mint Silver Sixpence Anchor Mintmark 1638-9 Flat Portrait Coin £ 57.90 |
 | 1638-39 Charles I Milled Silver Sixpence MM Anchor 2.799g CO15AD £ 312.70 |
 | X487: 1638-39 Charles 1st Hammered Silver Sixpence - Gp.E, type 4:1, S.R.2787 £ 329.00 |
 | 1678 Charles II Silver Sixpence £ 200.00 |
 | Charles I, Silver Sixpence, Tower Mint, Triangle Mintmark. Lovely Coin! £ 83.90 |
 | Rare 1683 Charles II sixpence coin - Nice condition with luster £ 400.00 |
 | 1638-39 Charles I (1st) silver hammered sixpence 5th Bust £ 104.22 |
 | 1638-9 Charles I Milled Sixpence, Briot's 2nd Milled Issue, mm Anchor, S-2860 £ 1,034.85 |
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