Summary

Silver coin; Denomination: Shilling
Shrewsbury 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; around, (mm. plume without cornet or band) CAROLVS D G MAG BR FR ET HIB REX

Reverse Description

At centre within a beaded circle, three plumes; below between four lines the Declaration, RELIG PROT / LEG ANG / LIBER PAR; below, 1642; around, (mm. pellet) 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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