1 Shilling - Charles I York mint, type 1

€52,410.00
IssuerEngland
Year1643-1644
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Shilling (1/20)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight5 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2870, KM#188
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of King Charles I left, with scalloped lace collar and denomination behind head, all within an inner beaded circle, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering[mm]·CAROLVS·DG·MAG·BRI·FRA·ET·HI·REX·
(Translation: Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
Reverse descriptionSquare-topped quartered shield of arms over cross fleury, EBOR divided above, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering·CHRIST O·AVSPI CE·REG NO·[mm]·
(Translation: I rule under the auspices of Christ)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1643-1644)  - mm. Lion (92) -
Catalog ID8051956630
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