RecordCoin (Reverse), unit, from reign of Charles I< 1 of 1 > Back
Coin (Reverse), unit, from reign of Charles IThis is the reverse of a gold unit minted at Edinburgh in 1637-8, during the reign of Charles I. The coin was worth £6 Scots or 10 shillings English. The reverse has a crowned shield of arms between the crowned letters 'CR' (for Carolus Rex [King Charles]). The Latin inscription translates as: 'I am sent over them that I may be profitable to them'. 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.
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