England 1 Shilling - Charles I, 1643 – 1646
Group F; 6th bust
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Shilling
Year
1643 – 1646
Ruler
Charles I
(1625–1649)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
5.9
Diameter (mm)
30
Thickness (mm)
1.1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Shilling from England. Issued from 1643 to 1646. Struck in Silver. Measures 30 mm and weighs 5.9 g.
- Obverse
- Sixth, large 'Briot's' bust left, type 4.4, with stellate lace collar, double-arched crown, denomination behind head, legend around. (Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France & Ireland)
- Reverse
- Square-topped, quartered shield of arms over cross moline within inner circle, legend around. (I reign under the auspices of Christ)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1645) | — | mm. Eye (81) | 25% | |
| ND (1645-1646) | — | mm. Sun (120) | 25% | |
| ND (1644-1645) | — | mm. (R) (112) | 25% | |
| ND (1643-1644) | — | mm. (P) (98) | 25% |
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