© 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 | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#164997 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 during the reign of King Charles I, who was facing opposition from the Scottish Covenanters, a group of Presbyterian Protestants who were seeking religious and political reforms. The coin's minting was likely a response to the economic needs of the time, as the government sought to raise funds to finance its military campaigns against the Covenanters. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of Scottish history and a testament to the country's resilience during times of conflict.
