King Charles I shilling struck during the English Civil War sells for world record price at auction
By Sophie Wills
Published 24th Apr 2023, 10:20 GMT
Updated 24th Apr 2023, 10:27 GMT
With all eyes on the coronation, it’s no surprise to see record prices being paid by collectors for the rarest Royal heirlooms, said experts.
A King Charles I shilling struck during the English Civil War has sold for the world record price of £12,600 at auction. The 380-year-old silver coin had a notional value of only five pence - but shocked auctioneers by selling for triple its estimated price.
The mint condition piece, made in York by his royal supporters, fetched a new world record for a York-made coin dating to the English Civil War. The coin depicts a profile of King Charles I wearing armour and a crown on one side, and a coat of arms on the other.