Charles I Silver Penny Pellet Initial Mark, 1625-1649

Description

Denomination: Silver penny

Period: Stuart

Date: 1625-1649

Origin: London, Tower mint

Condition: AVF, good portrait but loss to edges

Obverse: Crowned ‘Aberystwyth’ bust of Charles I, left, inner circle, one pellet initial mark, denomination mark ‘I’ to right, faint, legend around CAR[OLVS D.] G. M. B. F. ET. H. REX

Reverse: Oval shield of arms, legend around IVST[ITIA THRONVM FIR]MAT

Size and Weight: 13mm, 0.43g

References: S 2849; North 2272

Features and Provenance: Ex Bonham’s, previously T Medhurst coins

The coinage of Charles I is extensive and interesting. It was during this period that Nicholas Briot developed his milling machine for producing coins. but although the finish was superior. the system was slower than the previous hammer and anvil ‘striking’ method. and weights often had to be adjusted too by flan filing.

Condition Summary. This varies with the age of coin and there are grades between

Uncirculated (U). As struck with no traces of wear

Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear. all parts of legend etc present. visible and clear

Very Fine (VF). Some signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief. all parts of legend etc present. but maybe worn

Fine (F). Wear on the coin and parts of legend etc may be missing or not visible