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Posted 05/22/2021 10:22 am
During the reign of James I (of England) small quantities of silver mined in Wales was sent to the Tower mint in London to be turned into coin. To distinguish the issue from regular coinage the Prince of Wales' feathers were added above the reverse shield.
The practice continued into the reign of Charles I, up until official minting of coin in Aberystwyth Wales was authorised in 1637.
Such coins struck in London are scarce, with a few types recognised as amongst the rarest of the Tower issues. And here's one. Not a great deal to look at, but only four examples known until 2004 with the discovery of this coin and one other in the Prestbury hoard.
Shilling of Charles I. Spink 2790, Sharp D1/2 Harp privy mark dating it to between 21 Jun 1632 and 11 Jul 1633.
The practice continued into the reign of Charles I, up until official minting of coin in Aberystwyth Wales was authorised in 1637.
Such coins struck in London are scarce, with a few types recognised as amongst the rarest of the Tower issues. And here's one. Not a great deal to look at, but only four examples known until 2004 with the discovery of this coin and one other in the Prestbury hoard.
Shilling of Charles I. Spink 2790, Sharp D1/2 Harp privy mark dating it to between 21 Jun 1632 and 11 Jul 1633.
Edited by Tom Goodheart
05/22/2021 10:23 am
05/22/2021 10:23 am
