RecordSilver coin (obverse) minted during the reign of King Charles I< 1 of 1 > Back
Silver coin (obverse) minted during the reign of King Charles IThis is the obverse of a silver 12 shilling piece minted at Edinburgh in 1637, during the reign of Charles I. The obverse bears a crowned portrait of the king with the number 'XII' behind his head, indicating the coin's value. The Latin inscription translates as: 'Charles, by the Grace of God, King of Scots, England, France and Ireland.' During Charles's reign the mill and screw coin press was introduced to Scotland by a Frenchman, Nicolas Briot, who was Master of the Mint for a time. The press lent Charles's coins a level of technical excellence previously unknown. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below. < 1 of 1 > Back |
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