1643 SILVER SHILLING CHARLES I

This 1643 silver shilling of Charles I, bearing a distinctive mint mark, constitutes a remarkable numismatic record from the English Civil War era. Produced during one of England's most consequential years, this sterling silver coin demonstrates the Crown's continued monetary authority amid unprecedented political turmoil. The mint mark serves as a crucial identifier for numismatists, enabling precise attribution and contextualisation within Charles I's coinage sequence. The shilling's survival from this volatile period makes it particularly scarce and historically significant. This piece illuminates the economic mechanisms that persisted throughout the Civil War and offers collectors authentic documentation of 1643 monetary practices. An invaluable specimen for those assembling comprehensive collections of Caroline coinage or studying the numismatic evidence of England's constitutional crisis.