Scotland 6 Shillings - Charles I 3rd Coinage, 1st Issue obverse
Obverse
Scotland 6 Shillings - Charles I 3rd Coinage, 1st Issue reverse
Reverse
Very Rare

Scotland 6 Shillings - Charles I 3rd Coinage, 1st Issue (1637–1638)

CountryScotland Year1637–1638 Denom6 Shillings MetalSilver (.925) Melt £4.00
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CountryScotland (United Kingdom)
Year1637–1638
Denomination6 Shillings
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver (.925) (925/1000 fine)
Weight3.010g · 0.0895 t oz
Diameter24.0mm
ShapeRound
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Obv. artistNicolas Briot
Rev. artistNicolas Briot
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink5567
Obverse

Left facing bust of Charles I, bust begins at the edge of the coin, mark of value to the right, 'B' at the end of the legend.

CAR · D · G · MAG · BRIT · FRAN · ET · HIB · REX

Reverse

Crowned royal arms, 'B' above the crown, crowned 'C' to the left and crowned 'R' to the right.

QVÆ · DEVS · CONIVNXIT · NEMO · SEPARET ·

Silver content
Fine troy oz 0.0895
Melt value £4.00

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About the 1637 Scotland 6 Shillings - Charles I 3rd Coinage, 1st Issue

The 1637 Scotland 6 Shillings - Charles I 3rd Coinage, 1st Issue is a circulating 6 shillings coin issued from 1637 to 1638, struck in 92.5% silver. It weighs 3.01g and measures 24mm across. Reverse design: Crowned royal arms, 'B' 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 1637 Scotland 6 Shillings - Charles I 3rd Coinage, 1st Issue worth?

No verified sale of the 1637 Scotland 6 Shillings - Charles I 3rd Coinage, 1st Issue has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth about £4.00 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 1637 Scotland 6 Shillings - Charles I 3rd Coinage, 1st Issue?

Check the weight 3.01g and diameter 24mm and the metal (92.5% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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