The Charles I Hammered Silver Shilling

This year, 2026, marks 400 years since the coronation of Charles I. The Shilling you can own today, is one of the defining coins of his reign.

The Shilling was the very first English coin to carry a realistic portrait of the monarch, a practice that transformed coinage from a symbol of authority into a medium of identity and recognition. 

The Importance of Charles I

Struck during the reign of Charles I (1558–1603), his constant clashes with Parliament resulted in the English Civil War and his eventual execution by the Parliamentarians - headed by Oliver Cromwell.

A Commonwealth followed, leaving England without a monarch for 11 years, his reign changed the course of history. 

Your Shilling would've been circulating, passing between hands during this incredibly important time for England. 

Why Collectors Prize This Coin

• 400 Years of History: Each example has survived centuries of circulation, wars, and reforms - not to mention the English Civil War.
• Scarcity: Well-preserved Charles I Shillings are becoming increasingly difficult to source, with demand from both UK and international collectors.
• Direct Line to Stuart England: Holding one is to own a tangible artefact of the Caroline Age, a period that shaped modern Britain.

Limited Opportunity

Due to their rarity and age, just 10 of these coins can be offered at this time. Each is a unique survivor, representing a piece of England’s numismatic heritage.

For a deposit of £45 (+p&p) one can be yours today.

*year may vary from that pictured

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