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Charles I Silver Shilling Triangle-In- Circle Initial Mark Tower Mint Under the

Charles I Silver Shilling Triangle-In- Circle Initial Mark Tower Mint Under the
Charles I Silver Shilling Triangle-In- Circle Initial Mark Tower Mint Under the

Charles I Silver Shilling Triangle-In- Circle Initial Mark Tower Mint Under the

Group F, sixth large'Briot's' bust with stellate lace collar and double arched crown, facing left, legend around. Square-topped shield over cross moline, triangle-in-circle. Charles was the second son of James VI of Scotland and Anne of Denmark, born in Fife, 1600.

His father became king of England too on the death of Elizabeth I, but his frail health prevented him from travelling with the rest of the family and he remained in Scotland for over three years. At the age of 12 his older brother died of typhoid and he was made heir apparent.

In 1625 he became king of Scotland, England, France and Ireland (France being nominal only). He was accused of treason, after years of disagreement with Parliament, and finally sentenced to death in 1649, by beheading. His executioner is cited as being Richard Brandon, the'common executioner for London' but as he was required to wear a wig, beard and disguise and left the scene under cover of darkness, this has never been truly substantiated. There were even rumours that Oliver Cromwell had personally executed the king, but this is unlikely. Supposed proof of Brandon's involvement came out after his death, but the documents are considered forgeries at worst or inaccurate at best. This varies with the age of coin and there are grades in between. As struck with no traces of wear.

Very slight traces of wear, all parts of legend etc present, visible and clear. Some signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief, all parts of legend etc present, but maybe worn. Wear on the coin and parts of legend etc may be missing or not visible.

I have been involved in the antiques business since 1971. My career took a leap forward when I joined Bonhams in 1976. Some five years later I became head of the Decorative Arts department. The item "Charles I Silver Shilling Triangle-In- Circle Initial Mark Tower Mint Under the" is in sale since Monday, February 15, 2021.

This item is in the category "Coins\Coins\British\Hammered (Pre-c.1662)\Stuart & Commonwealth Coins".

The seller is "eric-knowles-the-hoard" and is located in High Wycombe. This item can be shipped worldwide.

  • Period: Stuart & Commonwealth
  • Country of Origin: Great Britain
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Denomination: Shilling
  • Metal: Silver


Charles I Silver Shilling Triangle-In- Circle Initial Mark Tower Mint Under the