Charles I Silver Shilling, Crown Mint Mark, Tower Mint Under the King, 1635-1636

Description

Denomination: Silver shilling

Period: Stuart

Date: 1635-1636

Origin: Tower (London) mint under Charles I

Condition: Fine+

Obverse: Crowned bust of Charles. left. with double arched crown. no inner circle. denomination XII behind head. legend around with crown mint mark

Reverse: Oval garnished shield. legend around. no inner circle or CR 

Size and Weight: 31mm. 5.87g

References: Spink 2791

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