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' 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, 'B' at the end of the legend. (What God hath joined together, let no man put asunder)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1637-1638) | — |
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