Rights Holder: The Portable Antiquities Scheme
CC License: 
Image use policy
Our images can be used under a CC BY attribution licence (unless stated otherwise).
COIN
Unique ID: IOW-4F8517
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A worn and clipped post-Medieval silver shilling of Charles I (1625-1649), minted by Charles I at the Tower. Group F, initial marks: triangle-in-circle/ triangle-in-circle, 1641-3 (North 1991, 160, ref: 2231).
Obverse: CAR[OLVS D G MAG] BRI.FR.ET.HIB.REX; Crowned bust left with XII (mark of value) behind the head
Reverse: ·CHRISTO·AVSPICE·REGNO·; Square Royal shield
Diameter: 29.7mm. Weight: 6.09g. DA=12:6.
North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1641
Date to: Exactly AD 1643
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 6.09 g
Diameter: 29.7 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 17th February 2016 - Wednesday 17th February 2016
Personal details
This information is restricted for your access level.
Other reference numbers
Other reference: IOW2016-1-45
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Shilling
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Mint or issue place: London (Tower under Charles I)
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Shilling: Charles I, Group F (N 2231 - 2232)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left with XII (mark of value) behind the head
Obverse inscription: CAR[OLVS D G MAG] BRI.FR.ET.HIB.REX
Reverse description: Square Royal shield
Reverse inscription: ·CHRISTO·AVSPICE·REGNO·
Initial mark: Triangle-in-circle
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
District: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Isle of Wight
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
| Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North, J.J. | 1991 | English Hammered Coinage: Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662 | London | Spink and Son Ltd | 160 | 2231 |
Similar objects
Find number: LVPL-8720BD
Object type: COIN
Broadperiod: POST MEDIEVAL
A silver post medieval shilling of Charles I (1625-1649) Group F, sixth bust, dating to AD1641-3. Minted at the Tower of London. Initial mark…
Workflow: Awaiting validation
Find number: WAW-DB6A57
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broadperiod: POST MEDIEVAL
1. Charles I Halfcrown (North No. 2213) Obverse: King on horseback left. Group III. CAROLVS D G MAG BRI FRA ET HIB REX Sun (1645-1646) Revers…
Workflow: Awaiting validation
Find number: LANCUM-5577B4
Object type: COIN
Broadperiod: POST MEDIEVAL
A silver shilling of Charles I dating from c. AD1641-43. Group F. Mint mark: triangle-in-circle. Bust type 4.4.
Obv: CAROLVS D G MAG BRI F…
Workflow: Awaiting validation
Timeline of associated dates
About Us
About our Site
Find us
The British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG.
T: +44(0) 20 73238618