England 1 Shilling - Charles I, 1645
Newark siege coinage
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Shilling
Year
1645
Ruler
Charles I
(1625–1649)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Rhombus
Technique
Klippe
Weight (g)
5.82
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Shilling from England. Issued in 1645. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 5.82 g.
- Obverse
- High arched crown, C R across field, denomination below (King Charles (Carolus Rex))
- Reverse
- Legend, date across 3 lines (OBS is short for obsessum or `besieged` in Latin)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1645 | — |
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