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1 Shilling - Charles I Briot's late bust ND
| Silver (.925) | 5.85 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1638-1639 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 5.85 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52413 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Square-topped shield of arms over long cross fourchee, legend around, mintmark at 12 o'clock.
Note: cross only to inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: [mm] CHRISTO · AVSPICE · REGNO .
Translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ
Comment
House of Stuart (1603-49), Charles I (1625-49), Nicholas Briot's coinage (1631-39), 2nd milled issue (1638-39).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling - Charles I (Briot's late bust) ND (1638-1639) coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in England. King Charles I was facing opposition from Parliament and the coinage was used as a tool for political propaganda. The coin features a portrait of the king with a distinctive "late bust" design, which was created by the French engraver, Briot. This design was used on several coins during this period and has become a recognizable feature of Charles I's coinage. Despite the political tensions of the time, the coin remains a popular collector's item and a symbol of England's rich numismatic history.
