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1 Shilling - Charles I Group F; 6th bust ND
| Silver (.925) | 6 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1639-1643 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52407 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
Square-topped, quartered shield of arms over cross moline within inner circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CHRISTO . AVSPICE . REGNO
Translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ
Comment
House of Stuart (1603-49), Charles I (1625-49), Tower Mint under Charles I (1625-43), Group f, 6th bust shilling.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling - Charles I (Group F; 6th bust) ND (1639-1643) coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in England. Charles I was facing opposition from Parliament and the coinage was used as a tool for political propaganda. The coin features a portrait of Charles I with a distinctive 6th bust, which was designed to show the king in a more youthful and vigorous light, despite his advancing age. This coin is a rare and valuable example of early British coinage and is highly sought after by collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1641-1643) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Shilling - Charles I (Group F; 6th bust) ND (1639-1643) coin.
