England 1 Shilling - Charles I, 1645

Carlisle siege coinage

Obverse Reverse

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 Round
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 4.8
Diameter (mm) 30
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Shilling from England. Issued in 1645. Struck in Silver. Measures 30 mm and weighs 4.8 g.

Obverse
Large crown above Royal cypher between trefoil of pellets, denomination below. (King Charles
Twelve)
Reverse
Legend across two horizontal lines, date and rosette below. (Siege of Carlisle)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1645  3.5K

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