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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