2023 British Monarchs King Charles I 1oz Silver Proof

The 2023 British Monarchs King Charles I 1oz Silver Proof

From the Royal Mint, the sixth coin of the British Monarchs collection features the House of Stuart with King Charles I. It is the only coin in the collection with an equestrian theme.

Charles I was born on 19 November 1600 and was King of England, King of Scotland, and King of Ireland from 27 March 1625 until his execution on 30 January 1649.

From 1642, Charles fought in the English Civil War against the armies of the English and Scottish parliaments. He was defeated and captured, but escaped for a few years before being later recaptured by Oliver Cromwell's Army. He was tried for high treason and subsequently executed. The monarchy was abolished and the Commonwealth of England became a republic until 1660 when the monarchy was be restored by Charles's son, Charles II.

The 2023 British Monarchs King Charles I collection is available in a range of coins minted as Silver and Gold in a variety of weights and denominations. These coins are available (subject to stock) from the Royal Mint Shop.

The Reverse, by Nicholas Briot, shows King Charles I on horseback.

Edge is milled.

The Obverse, by Martin Jennings, shows the portrait of King Charles III.

Image credit: The Royal Mint

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