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1 Shilling - Charles I York mint; type 1 ND
| Silver | 5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1643-1644 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52410 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Square-topped quartered shield of arms over cross fleury, EBOR divided above, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·CHRIST O·AVSPI CE·REG NO·[mm]·
Unabridged legend: Christo Auspice Regno
Translation: I rule under the auspices of Christ
Comment
House of Stuart (1603-49), Charles I (1625-49), Provincial Issues and Coinages of the English Civil War (1642-49).
Struck at the York mint (1643-44).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling - Charles I (York mint; type 1) ND (1643-1644) coin is that it was minted during the English Civil War, a time of great political and social upheaval in England. The coin features a portrait of King Charles I, who was executed in 1649, and its minting was likely a symbol of the king's authority and power. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remained in circulation and is now a sought-after collector's item.
