Vier pence, noodmunt van Karel I, koning van Engeland te Ormond geslagen van het door de ingezetenen opgebrachte zilver 1643

This silver coin, struck in 1643, is a rare example of an emergency issue minted by Charles I during the English Civil War. The coin, minted in Ormond, Ireland, depicts the crowned initials "C.R." (Carolus Rex) on one side and the date "1643" on the other. These "noodmunten" (emergency coins) were struck from silver confiscated from the local population, reflecting the dire financial situation faced by the King during the conflict. This coin, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, provides a tangible glimpse into the turbulent era of the English Civil War.