© Dix Noonan Webb
© Dix Noonan Webb
2 Shillings - Charles I 4th Coinage ND
1642 year| Silver | - | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1642 |
| Value | 2 Shillings (⅒) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#164995 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned Scottish arms
Script: Latin
Lettering: · IVST · THRONVM · FIRMAT ·
Translation: Justice strengthens the throne
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Shillings - Charles I (4th Coinage) ND (1642) coin from Scotland is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the country. The coin was issued in 1642, just a few years after the Scottish Civil War, which had resulted in the execution of Charles I in 1649. Despite the political upheaval, the coin still bears the image of Charles I, indicating the continued loyalty of the Scottish people to their monarch. Additionally, the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material that was commonly used in coinage during that time period.
