Modern coin – HCR40031

Obverse

Inscription:

CAROLVS D G MAG BRI FRA ET HI REX

Design:

crowned bust of Charles I, wearing lace collar, facing left; XII behind, plume initial mark

Inscription:

CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO

Design:

shield of royal arms, long cross fourchée over shield

Period

Modern

Group

Authority

England: kingdom (stated authority)

Person

Charles I, king of England, Scotland, and Ireland, 1625–1649

Reign

Charles I, king of England, Scotland, and Ireland

Dating

1643–1646

Mint

Uncertain mint

Denomination

Shilling

Metal

silver

Technique

struck

Weight (g)

4.14

Axis

Diameter (mm)

27.1

Acquisition method

transfer

Acquisition date

1922

Source

Bodleian Library

Acquisition credit

Transferred from the Bodleian Library, 1922.

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