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1 Shilling - Charles I York ND
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
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King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1643-1644 |
Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
Composition | Silver |
Shape | Round |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-08 |
Numista | N#52415 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling - Charles I (York) 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 facing opposition from Parliament and would eventually be executed in 1649. Despite the turmoil, the coin remained in circulation and is now a sought-after collector's item.