1 Shilling - Charles I Group E, 5th ‘Aberystwyth’ bust

€420,780.00
IssuerEngland
Year1636-1639
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Shilling (1/20)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight6 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2794, KM#109
Obverse descriptionFifth crowned bust of King Charles I left, denomination behind, legend around.  Note: type 4.2, double-arched crown, small or large XII.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering•CAROLVS•D:G:MA:BR:FR•ET•HI:REX• XII
(Translation: Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland Twelve)
Reverse descriptionSquare-topped quartered shield of arms over cross moline within inner beaded circle, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering•CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO•
(Translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1636-1638)  - mm. Tun (123) -
ND (1638-1639)  - mm. Anchor (57) -
Catalog ID7140001000
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