Scotland 12 Shillings - Charles I 3rd Coinage, 2nd Issue (1638–1639)
| Country | Scotland (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1638–1639 |
| Denomination | 12 Shillings |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (925/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 6.020g · 0.1790 t oz |
| Diameter | 31.0mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 5559 |
Left facing bust of Charles I, bust begins at the edge of the coin, mark of value to the right, thistle at the end of the legend.
CAR · D : G · MAG · BRITAN · FR · ET · HIB · REX ·
Crowned royal arms, thistle above the crown, crowned 'C' to the left and crowned 'R' to the right.
QVÆ · DEVS : CONIVNXIT · NEMO · SEPARET ·
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The 1638 Scotland 12 Shillings - Charles I 3rd Coinage, 2nd Issue is a circulating 12 shillings coin issued from 1638 to 1639, struck in 92.5% silver. It weighs 6.02g and measures 31mm across. Reverse design: Crowned royal arms, thistle above the crown, crowned 'C' to the left and crowned 'R' to the right.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1638 Scotland 12 Shillings - Charles I 3rd Coinage, 2nd Issue worth?
No verified sale of the 1638 Scotland 12 Shillings - Charles I 3rd Coinage, 2nd Issue has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth about £8.00 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1638 Scotland 12 Shillings - Charles I 3rd Coinage, 2nd Issue?
Check the weight 6.02g and diameter 31mm and the metal (92.5% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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