RecordSilver coin (reverse) minted during the reign of King Charles I< 1 of 1 > Back
Silver coin (reverse) minted during the reign of King Charles IThis is the reverse of a silver 12 shilling piece minted at Edinburgh in 1637, during the reign of Charles I. The reverse has a crowned thistle between the crowned letters 'CR' for (Carolus Rex [King Charles]). The Latin inscription translates as: 'Justice strengthens the throne'. 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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