1 Shilling - Charles I Group C, 3rd bust, type 2a

€405,443.00
IssuerEngland
Year1630-1632
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Shilling (1/20)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight5.84 g
Dimensions31.6 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2787, KM#103
Obverse descriptionThird crowned bust of King Charles I left, denomination behind, within inner beaded circle, legend around.  Note: portrait with more visible armour.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLVS-D’. G’. MAG’. BR’. FR’. ET HI’. REX XII
(Translation: Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland Twelve)
Reverse descriptionGarnished oval shield of arms with C R above within inner beaded circle, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO C R
(Translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ King Charles)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1630-1631)  - mm. Plume (101) -
ND (1631-1632)  - mm. Rose (35) -
Catalog ID5572824280
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