Scotland 6 Shillings - Charles I, 1637 – 1638
3rd Coinage, 1st Issue
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
6 Shillings
Year
1637 – 1638
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 1637 to 1638. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 24 mm and weighs 3.01 g.
- Obverse
- Left facing bust of Charles I, bust begins at the edge of the coin, mark of value to the right, 'B' and fleur-de-lis at the end of the legend. (Charles, by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland)
- Reverse
- Crowned royal arms, 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 (1637-1638) | — |
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