Scotland 12 Shillings - Charles I, 1638 – 1639
3rd Coinage, 2nd Issue
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
12 Shillings
Year
1638 – 1639
Ruler
Charles I
(1625–1649)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
6.02
Diameter (mm)
31
Demonetized
Yes
Description
12 Shillings from Scotland. Issued from 1638 to 1639. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 31 mm and weighs 6.02 g.
- Obverse
- Left facing bust of Charles I, bust begins at the edge of the coin, mark of value to the right, thistle at the end of the legend. (Charles, by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland)
- Reverse
- Crowned royal arms, thistle above the crown, crowned 'C' to the left and crowned 'R' to the right. (What God hath joined together, let no man put asunder)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1638-1639) | — |
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