1638 Sixpence – Charles I

1638 1639 Sixpence Charles I Reverse

The 1638 Sixpence - Charles I

Charles 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.

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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
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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1638-9 Milled Sixpence - Charles I British Silver Coin - Very Nice
1638-9 Milled Sixpence - Charles I British Silver Coin - Very Nice
£ 450.00
Charles I 1636 - 1638 Sixpence S.2813
Charles I 1636 - 1638 Sixpence S.2813
£ 94.99
Charles I Sixpence Hammered 1638 - 39 MM Anchor Silver (T35)
Charles I Sixpence Hammered 1638 - 39 MM Anchor Silver (T35)
£ 229.99
X487:  1638-39 Charles 1st Hammered Silver Sixpence - Gp.E, type 4:1, S.R.2787
X487: 1638-39 Charles 1st Hammered Silver Sixpence - Gp.E, type 4:1, S.R.2787
£ 329.00
1638-39 Charles I Milled Silver Sixpence MM Anchor 2.799g CO15AD
1638-39 Charles I Milled Silver Sixpence MM Anchor 2.799g CO15AD
£ 312.70
1676/5 Silver SIXPENCE 6d Coin King CHARLES II 1660 - 1685 (2.94grams) ESC1515A
1676/5 Silver SIXPENCE 6d Coin King CHARLES II 1660 - 1685 (2.94grams) ESC1515A
£ 199.99
1625-49 Charles I 1st Sixpence Silver Coin | Collectable Grade
1625-49 Charles I 1st Sixpence Silver Coin | Collectable Grade
£ 147.85
1638-9 Charles I Milled Sixpence, Briot
1638-9 Charles I Milled Sixpence, Briot's 2nd Milled Issue, mm Anchor, S-2860
£ 1,479.03

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