© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
6 Shillings - Charles I 3rd Coinage, 3rd Issue ND
| Silver (.925) | 3.01 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1639-1641 |
| Value | 6 Shillings (0.3) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 3.01 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#165151 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned royal arms, 'F' above the crown, crowned 'C' to the left and crowned 'R' to the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: QVÆ · DEVS · CONIVNXIT NEMO SEPARE
Translation: What God hath joined together, let no man put asunder
Comment
Falconer's 1st issue (3rd issue).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Scotland and England. Charles I was facing opposition from the Scottish Covenanters, who were resisting his attempts to impose Episcopalianism on the Scottish Church. This led to the Scottish Civil War and ultimately, Charles I's execution in 1649. Despite this tumultuous backdrop, the coinage of this period remained consistent, with the 6 Shillings coin being issued in large quantities to meet the demands of trade and commerce.
