The 1638-1639 Shilling - Charles ISilver shilling of King Charles I, minted around 1638-1639 at the Tower (London) Mint. Second milled issue of Nicholas Briot. Diameter is 30mm and weighs 6.08g. SCBC 2859. North: 2305.
The Reverse shows a coat-of-arms over a short cross fourchée. Legend is "CHRISTO · AVSPICE · REGNO". The anchor with a 'B' is a mint mark for the Tower (London) mint.
The Obverse shows a crowned bust of King Charles I facing left. The XII is a mark of value (12 pennies is one shilling). Legend is "CAROLVS · D : G · MAG · BRIT · FR · ET · HI · REX". The anchor with a 'B' is a mint mark for the Tower (London) mint.This coin graded as VF.
Image credit: CNG Coins.
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1638. See Coins and Events of 1638
Monarch/Ruler: Charles I (1625-1649)
Category: Shillings. See more Shilling coins
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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