30 Shillings - Charles I (3rd Coinage, 1st Issue) ND (1637-1638) front 30 Shillings - Charles I (3rd Coinage, 1st Issue) ND (1637-1638) back
30 Shillings - Charles I (3rd Coinage, 1st Issue) ND (1637-1638) photo
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30 Shillings - Charles I 3rd Coinage, 1st Issue ND

 
Silver (.925) 15.05 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Charles I (1625-1649)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1637-1638
Value
30 Shillings (1.5)
Currency
Pound Scots (1136-1707)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
15.05 g
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#123816
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned royal arms, 'B' and thistle at the start of the legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: QVÆ · DEVS : CONIVNXIT · NEMO SEPARET

Translation: What God hath joined together, let not man put asunder

Engraver: Nicholas Briot

Comment

Briot's issue (1st issue).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 30 Shillings - Charles I (3rd Coinage, 1st Issue) ND (1637-1638) coin from Scotland is that it features a unique design element - a thistle, which is a symbol of Scotland, on the reverse side of the coin. This design was specifically chosen to represent Scotland and its rich history, and it adds to the coin's cultural and historical significance.