1 Shilling - Charles I (York) ND (1643-1644) front 1 Shilling - Charles I (York) ND (1643-1644) back
1 Shilling - Charles I (York) ND (1643-1644) photo
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1 Shilling - Charles I York ND

 
Silver - -
Description
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
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#52415
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.