Charles I (1625-1649)

From 1642, Charles fought in the English Civil War against the armies of the English and Scottish parliaments. After his defeat in 1645, Charles refused to accept his captors' demands for a constitutional monarchy. He escaped for a few years but was recaptured by Oliver Cromwell's New Model Army. He was tried for high treason and subsequently executed.
The monarchy was abolished and the Commonwealth of England became a republic. The monarchy would be restored in 1660 by Charles's son, Charles II.
The coinage of Charles I is one of the most interesting periods of English numismatic history. There are a huge amount of varieties and the coins include both hammered and early machine-made coins by Briot. Due to the Civil war many mints popped up around the country. It's a complex and involved subject featuring some outstanding coins.
![]() | ![]() | 1631 Crown - Charles I (Briot First Issue) Mintage: N/A |
![]() | ![]() | 1632 Crown - Charles I Mintage: N/A |
![]() | ![]() | 1643 Crown - Charles I Mintage: N/A |