Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Shilling
Oxford Mint
Charles I (1625-1649)
A shilling is a 12 pence coin, indicated by the Roman numeral XII behind the King's head.
Obverse Description
At centre within a circle of beads, crowned bust of the King facing left; behind, XII; around, CAROLVS D G MAG BR FR ET HI REX (mm plume)
Reverse Description
At centre within a beaded circle, three plumes; below between two lines the Declaration, RELIG PRO / LEG ANG / LIBER PAR; below, 1044 (sic) / OX; around, EXVRGAT DEVS DISSIPENTVR INIMICI (translation of the declaration: The religion of the Protestants, the laws of England, the liberty of Parliament; translation legend, Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered)
Edge Description
plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 May 1976
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Date Issued
1644 AD
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Issued By
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
11
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
33 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.484 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., North 2450 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 2975A Pages