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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 | 1638 - 1639 Charles I Silver Sixpence £ 182.70 |
 | 1638-9 Charles I Briot’s Milled Silver Sixpence Coin mm Anchor £ 669.70 |
 | 1638-39 Charles I Milled Silver Sixpence MM Anchor 2.799g CO15AD £ 312.70 |
 | Charles I, Silver Sixpence, Tower Mint, Triangle Mintmark. Lovely Coin! £ 83.90 |
 | Scarce 1675/4 Charles II sixpence £ 1,230.70 |
 | Charles I Sixpence £ 33.98 |
 | 1683 Charles II Silver Sixpence Coin £ 413.68 |
 | 1638-39 Charles I (1st) silver hammered sixpence Anchor MM Tower Mint 5th Bust £ 117.70 |
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