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3 Shillings - Charles I Carlisle siege coinage
1645 year| Silver | 16 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1645 |
| Value | 3 Shillings (3⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#147019 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend across one horizontal line, date and rosette below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
OBsCARL
·1645·
Translation: Siege of Carlisle
Comment
The city of Carlisle was besieged by the Covenanters unsuccessfully in October 1644 but the second attempt led by Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven, resulted in the garrison and townspeople surrendering in June 1645.1,162 ounces of plate was turned into 1,000 three shilling coins and 3,460 shillings, with the currency only staying in circulation for the duration of the siege.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Shillings - Charles I (Carlisle siege coinage) 1645 from England is that it was minted during the English Civil War, specifically during the siege of Carlisle, which lasted from 1644 to 1645. The coin was minted by the royalist forces who were loyal to King Charles I, and it was used to pay soldiers and suppliers during the siege. The coin features the king's portrait on one side and the coat of arms of the City of Carlisle on the other. It is a rare and valuable coin, highly sought after by collectors of British numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1645 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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