coin, Charles I forty pence Scots
Object number2011.045.719
Titlecoin, Charles I forty pence Scots
Creator Nicholas Briot (engraver)
DescriptionSilver coin, Charles I forty pence Scots', 3rd coinage. Obverse: Left facing bust of Charles I. Mark of value to the right of the bust, (XL). Lettering: ' CAR · D : G · SCOT · ANG · FR · ET · HIB · R ·'. Reverse: Crowned Scots thistle. Lettering: '· SALUS REIPUBLICAE SUPREMA REX' Struck in the mill and screw press, designed by Nicholas Briot. Dates 1637-1642.
Nicholas Briot was appointed Master of the Scottish Mint on the 7th August 1635, chosen for office by his Kings Majestie. The Lords of Secret Council had sanctioned the use of Briot's mill and screw press for the minting of coinage from the 12th January 1637, at first for silver coins only.
Production placeScotland
Production date 1637 - 1642
Production period17th century (mid)
Object namecoin
Materialsilver
Dimensions
- diameter: 2.0 cm