Scotland 6 Shillings - Charles I, 1639 – 1641
3rd Coinage, 4th Issue
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
6 Shillings
Year
1639 – 1641
Ruler
Charles I
(1625–1649)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
3.01
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
6 Shillings from Scotland. Issued from 1639 to 1641. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 24 mm and weighs 3.01 g.
- Obverse
- Left facing bust of Charles I, bust slightly breaches the inner circle, mark of value to the right. (Charles, by the grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland)
- Reverse
- Crowned royal arms, 'F' above the crown, crowned 'C' to the left and crowned 'R' to the right, thistle at the start of the legend. (What God hath joined together, let no man put asunder)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1639-1641) | — |
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