1 Shilling - Charles I Briot`s late bust

€52,413.00
IssuerEngland
Year1638-1639
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Shilling (1/20)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight5.85 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2859, KM#186
Obverse descriptionCrowned portrait of King Charles I left, denomination behind head, legend around, mintmark at 12 o`clock.  Note: the falling lace collar is plain with broad lace border, no scarf.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering[mm] CAROLVS·D;G·MAG·BRIT·FR·ET·HIB·REX· XII
(Translation: Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
Reverse descriptionSquare-topped shield of arms over long cross fourchee, legend around, mintmark at 12 o`clock.  Note: cross only to inner circle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering[mm] CHRISTO · AVSPICE · REGNO .
(Translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1638-1639)  - mm. Anchor (57) -
ND (1638-1639)  - mm. Anchor and B (58) -
Catalog ID2335530290
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