Charles I was born on 19 November 1600 and was King of England, King of Scotland, and King of Ireland from 27 March 1625 until his execution on 30 January 1649. He was in the House of Stuart.

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.

		1630 Shilling - Charles I
		1638-39 Shilling - Charles I
		1643 Shilling - Charles I York Mint
		1648 Shilling - Charles I (Pontefract Siege) Mintage: Rare