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

This silver shilling, or "twaalf pence," was minted in 1643 during the English Civil War. It was struck in Ormond, Ireland, using silver collected from local residents and bears the initials "C.R." for "Carolus Rex," or Charles the King. The reverse side of the coin features the Roman numeral "XII" for "12" signifying the coin's value. This coin is a tangible example of the financial challenges faced by Charles I during the war, highlighting the desperate measures he took to finance his troops. The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam houses this small but significant piece of history.