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© Trustees of the British Museum
60 Shillings - Charles I 3rd Coinage, 1st Issue ND
| Silver (.925) | 30.10 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1637-1638 |
| Value | 60 Shillings (3) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 30.10 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#25960 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned royal arms, 'B' over thistle at the end of the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: QVÆ · DEVS · CONIVNXIT · NEMO · SEPARET ·
Translation: what God hath joined together, let no man put asunder
Comment
Briot's issue (1st issue).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Scotland. The 1637-1638 coinage was issued during the reign of Charles I, who was facing opposition from the Scottish Covenanters, a group of Presbyterian Protestants who opposed the king's attempts to impose Episcopalianism on Scotland. This coin was minted at a time when the king's authority was being challenged, and it is a tangible reminder of the political and religious tensions that were present in Scotland during this period.
