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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 | 1638-9 Charles I Briot’s Milled Silver Sixpence Coin mm Anchor £ 669.70 |
 | Charles I Silver Hammered Sixpence Coin 1636-1638 London Mint Good Condition £ 52.70 |
 | 1635/6 CHARLES I SIXPENCE - FINE - MINT MARK CROWN £ 85.00 |
 | 1638-39 Charles I Milled Silver Sixpence MM Anchor 2.799g CO15AD £ 312.70 |
 | 1638-39 Charles I (1st) silver hammered sixpence 5th Bust £ 102.35 |
 | 1638-39 Charles I (1st) silver hammered sixpence Anchor MM Tower Mint 5th Bust £ 117.70 |
 | Great Britain Charles I Sixpence 1638-9 MM Anchor S2860 - VF+ £ 476.08 |
 | 1683 Charles II Silver Sixpence Coin £ 399.00 |
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