Description
Charles I Coin
Denomination: Charles I shilling
Period: Stuarts
Date: 1639-1640
Origin: Tower (London) mint under Charles I
Condition: Fine/almost very fine
Obverse: Crowned bust of Charles. left. with double arched crown and ‘Briot’s’ bust type 4.4. with stellate collar. denomination XII behind head. legend around
Reverse: Square-topped shield over cross moline. mint mark triangle. legend around
Size and Weight: 30mm. 5.95.
References: Sear 2799. North 2231
Features and Provenance:
The coinage of Charles I is extensive and interesting. It was during this period that Nicholas Briot developed his milling machine for producing coins. but although the finish was superior. the system was slower than the previous hammer and anvil ‘striking’ method. and weights often had to be adjusted too by flan filing.
Condition Summary. This varies with the age of coin and there are grades in between
Uncirculated (U). As struck with no traces of wear
Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear. all parts of legend etc present. visible and clear
Very Fine (VF). Some signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief. all parts of legend etc present. but maybe worn
Fine (F). Wear on the coin and parts of legend etc may be missing or not visible
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