Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Shilling
Tower Mint, London
Charles I (1625-1649)
A shilling was a 12 pence coin.
Obverse Description
Crowned bust of the King facing left wearing a lace collar and armour; behind, the denomination in pence in Roman numerals, XII; around, CAROLVS D G MAG BR FR ET HI REX (mm. harp)
Reverse Description
Garnished oval shield quartered with combined arms of England and France (1st and 4th), Scotland and Ireland dividing the letters CR; around, CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO (mm. harp) (translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ)
Edge Description
plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
1632-1633 AD
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Material
Silver
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Axis
07
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Overall Dimensions
31 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.92 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., North 2223 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 2789 Pages
