VIDEO: COINAGE OF THE ENGLISH CIVIL WAR

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VIDEO: COINAGE OF THE ENGLISH CIVIL WAR

The David Lisot Video Library on the Newman Numismatic Portal can be found at:
https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/multimediadetail/522852

We highlight one of his videos each week in The E-Sylum. Here's one from 2005 with Arthur M. Fitts speaking about the coinage of Charles I and the English Civil War. -Editor

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The English Civil War of 1642-49 pitted King Charles I against Parliament, which controlled the Royal Mint in London that continued to strike gold and silver coinage. See the coin issues of the Royalist's throughout the land that rallied to help the king's cause. This presentation includes: Background of King Charles I who ruled from 1625 to 1649 Examples of coinage that show Initial marks, privy marks, denominations, clothing styles, equestrian figures and interesting legends Explanation of the belief in the divine right of kings Uses of Spanish silver The different quality of coins produced Examples of coinage struck by the Royalists forces until the capture and execution of Charles.

Speaker(s): Arthur M. Fitts, III.

To watch the complete video, see:
Coinage of Charles I and the English Civil War (https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/book/557178)

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Wayne Homren, Editor

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