© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
12 Shillings - Charles I 3rd Coinage, 1st Issue ND
| Silver (.925) | 6.02 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1637-1638 |
| Value | 12 Shillings (0.6) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 6.02 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#90509 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned royal arms, crowned 'C' to the left and crowned 'R' to the right, 'B' at the end of the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: QVÆ · DEVS · CONIVNXIT · NEMO · SEPARET
Translation: What God hath joined together, let no man put asunder
Comment
Briot's issue (1st issue).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Scotland. Charles I was facing opposition from the Scottish Parliament, who refused to grant him the funds he needed to finance his military campaigns. As a result, Charles I was forced to debase the currency by issuing coins with a lower silver content, such as this 12 Shillings coin, which was made of silver that was only 92.5% pure. This decision led to widespread inflation and economic hardship, and ultimately contributed to the downfall of Charles I and the English monarchy.
