1 Shilling - Charles I (1st Coinage) ND (1625-1634) front 1 Shilling - Charles I (1st Coinage) ND (1625-1634) back
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1 Shilling - Charles I 1st Coinage ND

 
Silver - 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Charles I (1625-1649)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1625-1634
Value
1 Shilling (1⁄20)
Currency
Pound Scots (1136-1707)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#165098
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Thistle

Script: Latin

Lettering: · TVEATVR · VNITA · DEVS ·

Translation: May God guard these united (kingdoms)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling - Charles I (1st Coinage) ND (1625-1634) from Scotland is that it was the first coin to feature a portrait of Charles I, who was the King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1625 until his execution in 1649. The coin's design was created by the French engraver, Nicolas Briot, and it features a detailed portrait of Charles I on the obverse (front) side, while the reverse (back) side features the Scottish coat of arms. This coin was minted during a time of great political and religious upheaval in Scotland, and it remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1625-1634)  109600 - - - - - -

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