England  
(United Kingdom)
KingCharles I (1625-1649)
TypePattern
Years1631-1632
Silver
Weight1.49 g
Diameter17 mm
ShapeRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
DemonetizedYes
ReferencesSp# 2856A, KM# PnA18
Obverse
Uncrowned bust in ruff of King Charles I right, lozenge mintmark and legend around.

Lettering: CAR·D:G·MAG·BRIT·FRAN·ET·HI·R

Translation: Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland

Engraver: Nicolas Briot 

Reverse
Two interlocked Cs at centre with crown above and B below, legend around.

Lettering: 
FIDEI · DEFENSOR
CC
· B ·

Translation: Defender of the Faith

Engraver: Nicolas Briot 

Edge
Plain

Comments
Houe of Stuart (1603-49), Charles I (1625-49), Nicholas Briot's first milled issue (1631-32). North 2687

Nicholas Briot (1579-1646) was an innovative French coin engraver, medallist and mechanical engineer, who emigrated to England and became chief engraver to the Royal Mint in 1633 and is credited with the invention of the coining-press.