Charles I Coin Silver Penny 1625 - Replica

Bring early Stuart England to life with this Charles I Silver Penny replica, a finely made reproduction inspired by Tower-minted pennies from the reign of King Charles I. Crafted from sterling silver, this historic coin replica is designed to closely reflect the appearance, weight, alloy, and hand-struck character of original hammered coins from the 17th century.

Each coin is produced with careful attention to period engraving style and historic detail. The obverse features a portrait of King Charles I with the inscription CAROLUS D G M B F ET H REX, while the reverse displays an oval shield divided into four quarters, bearing heraldic symbols including a lion, harp, fleur-de-lys, and leopards. To prevent confusion with genuine antique coins, the legend has been slightly altered, identifying it as a replica while preserving its historical appearance.

This coin is ideal for English Civil War reenactments, museum-style displays, historical education, theatrical costuming, coin collections, and living history presentations. Its sterling silver construction and hammered-style finish give it the tactile quality collectors and historians appreciate, making it a valuable addition to any historical coin set or period accessory collection.

Features

• Replica Charles I Tower Silver Penny – Based on English silver pennies from the 1625–1642 reign of King Charles I.
• Made from Sterling Silver – Provides a more authentic feel, weight, and appearance than base-metal replicas.
• Semi-Replica Hammered Coin Style – Designed to capture the hand-struck look of original 17th-century coins.
• Historically Inspired Obverse Design – Features a portrait of King Charles I with period-style Latin inscription.
• Detailed Reverse Shield – Displays an oval shield with heraldic symbols including lion, harp, fleur-de-lys, and leopards.
• Altered Legend for Identification – Slight changes help distinguish the coin from a genuine antique original.
• Excellent for Reenactment and Display – A strong choice for living history groups, collectors, museums, educators, and period impressions.
• Museum Reference Support – Replica examples are held by museums for reference and identification purposes.

Specifications

• Product Name: Charles I Coin Silver Penny 1625
• Item Number: BI-130
• Coin Type: Replica historic coin
• Historical Period: Reign of King Charles I, 1625–1642
• Original Inspiration: Tower silver penny
• Material: Sterling silver
• Finish: Hammered-style silver finish
• Obverse Design: Portrait of King Charles I
• Obverse Inscription: CAROLUS D G M B F ET H REX
• Reverse Design: Oval shield with four heraldic quarters
• Original Reverse Inscription Inspiration: CHRISTO AUSPICE REGNO
• Use: Collecting, reenactment, living history, education, display, theatrical costuming
• Note: Replica coin; not an original antique coin and not legal tender

History

Charles I ruled England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1625 until 1649, a turbulent period that included growing conflict between the Crown and Parliament and ultimately the English Civil War. Coins from his reign, including Tower-minted silver pennies, are recognizable for their hammered manufacture, Latin legends, royal portraiture, and heraldic shield designs. This replica is inspired by those original silver pennies, preserving the look of 17th-century English coinage while remaining clearly identifiable as a modern reproduction.

The Charles I Coin Silver Penny 1625 BI-130 is an excellent choice for anyone seeking a historically inspired sterling silver coin replica with authentic period character. Whether used for reenactment, education, display, or collection, it offers the visual detail and hand-struck style of a Stuart-era hammered coin without the cost or risk of handling a genuine antique.