© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Shilling - Charles I Group D; 4th bust ND
| Silver (.925) | 6 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1634-1638 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#48353 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Garnished circular shield of arms, legend around.
Note: no C-R or inner circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: •CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO•
Translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ
Comment
House of Stuart (1603-49), Charles I (1625-49), struck at the Tower mint, London under the King (1625-42), Group D, fourth bust, type 3a. Mintmarks/combinations: Crown both sides (1635-6); Tun over crown/tun; Bell.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling - Charles I (Group D; 4th bust) ND (1634-1638) coin from England is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the country. Charles I was facing opposition from Parliament and the coinage was used as a tool for political propaganda, with the king's image being used to promote his authority and legitimacy. Despite this, the coinage was not well received by the public and was often melted down for its silver content, leading to a shortage of coins in circulation. This fact highlights the interesting historical context in which this coin was minted and the challenges faced by the monarch during that time.
