1 Shilling of Charles I, King of England from London

1639–40

Medium: Silver
Dimensions: 6.13 g, 3:00, 32.2 mm
Credit Line: Transfer from the Yale University Library, Numismatic Collection, 2001, Gift of Reverend William H. Owen, B.A. 1897
Accession Number: 2001.87.22173
Geography: Made in London, England
Culture: British
Period: 17th century
Classification: Numismatics
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Numismatics

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: CAROLVS D G MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB REX. Bust of King (fourth style) l. with XII behind. I.m. Bell

Reverse Description: CHRISTO AUSPICE REGNO. Round garnished shield. No inner circle. I.m. Bell

Provenance

Reverend William H. Owen, to 1938; Yale University Library, New Haven, Conn., 1938–2001; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn.

Object copyright

Additional information

coins, money, shillings

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