1645 SILVER SHILLING CHARLES I

This 1645 silver shilling of Charles I, identifiable by its mint mark, represents a poignant artefact from the final years of the English Civil War. Struck in sterling silver during a period of escalating conflict and military defeat, this coin documents the Crown's diminishing control over the realm. The mint mark provides essential attribution data for numismatists studying late Caroline coinage and the monetary systems that persisted despite the monarchy's deteriorating position. The shilling's survival from this turbulent epoch renders it particularly scarce and historically resonant. This piece offers collectors tangible evidence of economic activity during England's most transformative conflict, illuminating how commerce continued amid civil strife. An essential acquisition for those specialising in Civil War numismatics, Caroline coinage, or seeking authentic artefacts that chronicle the final chapter of Charles I's reign.