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Coin (reverse), 20 pence piece, from reign of Charles I

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Postcard of Coin (reverse), 20 pence piece, from reign of Charles I.
000-190-000-594-C
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Coin (reverse), 20 pence piece, from reign of Charles I

This is the reverse of a silver 20 pence piece minted at Edinburgh between 1638 and 1642, during the reign of Charles I.

The reverse has a crowned thistle. The Latin inscription translates as: 'Justice strengthens the throne'. There is a small sideways 'F' after the inscription.

The 'F' on the coin is the initial of Sir John Falconer, Master of the Mint at this time.


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Online ID: 000-190-000-594-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C3493
Date: 1638 - 1642
Between 1638 and 1642
Material: Silver; slightly off-centre on obverse, scratches on both sides; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. CAR . D : G . SCOT . ANG . FR . ET . HIB . R .; crowned bust to left; XX behind head / Rev. . IVSTITIA . THRONVM . FIRMAT .; small sideways F and a point a
Dimensions: 16.00 mm D / Die Axis: 6.5
What: Coin Type: 3rd coinage, 3rd issue (1st F)
Coin, 20 pence piece
Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
Who: Charles I
Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
Event:
Description: Charles I silver 20-pence piece, Edinburgh, 1638 - 1642
References:
  • 'Currency' multimedia programme NMS 1995 
  • Richardson (1901), 50 
  • Stewart, I.H. 'The Scottish Coinage'. Second Edition. London: Spink & Son, 1967 
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