Scotland 1637-42 Charles I Silver Twelve Shillings Falconer Issue
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Item: Scotland 1637-42 Charles I Silver Twelve Shillings Falconer Issue Details: A rare and historic silver twelve-shilling piece (Scots) of King Charles I, struck at the Edinburgh Mint. Featuring the “F” signature of John Falconer above the reverse crown, this Third Coinage issue represents a pinnacle of 17th-century Scottish numismatic art. Graded Fine , it retains a clear portrait and the distinctive “eye-in-star” style characteristics of the Falconer series. This lot features a piece of Stuart era Scottish history: a silver twelve shilling coin struck during the turbulent reign of Charles I. This specimen belongs to the celebrated “Third Coinage” (1637–1642), a period where the Edinburgh Mint adopted modern machine made production methods under the influence of the master engraver Nicholas Briot. Obverse: Features the crowned bust of King Charles I facing left, extending to the edge of the coin. Behind the head is the Roman numeral “XII”, denoting its value of twelve shillings Scots (the equivalent of one shilling sterling). The legend reads: CAR·D:G·MAG·BRIT·FRAN·ET·HIB·REX. Reverse: Displays the crowned Royal Arms. A small “F” is positioned above the crown, identifying this as a product of John Falconer’s tenure at the mint. The reverse legend carries the biblical motto: QVÆ ·DEVS·CONIVNXIT·NEMO·SEPARET (“What God hath joined together, let no man put asunder”), a reference to the Union of the Crowns. These coins were struck on the eve of the English Civil War. Because many were melted down to fund military campaigns or lost in the subsequent chaos, surviving specimens are highly prized by collectors of the Scottish series. The coin exhibits circulation wear consistent with a piece that served the Scottish economy during the mid-17th century. The King’s facial features and the central shield remain defined, and the specific “F” signature is visible. The flan is remarkably well-preserved for a coin of this era, showing no significant damage. Condition: Circulated. Shipment: Secure Tracked 48 delivery via Royal Mail or Royal Mail Special Delivery (recommended). Please choose shipment to satisfy your protection needs. JC-C6
