Threepence of Charles I, King of England from York Artist: Unknown
Mint: York
Ruler: Charles I, King of England, British, 1600–1649, ruled 1625–49

Medium

Silver

Dimensions

1.28 g, 9:00, 18.9 mm

Credit Line

Transfer from the Yale University Library, Numismatic Collection, 2001, Gift of Reverend William H. Owen, B.A. 1897

Accession Number

2001.87.21772

Culture
Period

17th century

Classification
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Numismatics

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: CAROLVS D G M BR F ET HI REX; Small bust of King l. with mark of value III behind r. I.m. Lion

Reverse Description

Reverse Description: CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO. Square shiled over long cross fleury with EBOR above . I.m. Lion
Provenance

Provenance

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

Object/Work type

coins, money, pence

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