Help identifying Charles I shilling embedded in 19th c. silver ladel

[Erika 0]

I inherited a 19th century silver ladle with a coin-mounted bowl. I have identified the coin as a Charles I shilling, but beyond that I am not able to discern the year or any other identifying elements that would allow me to get a sense of its worth. The coin has been pressed into the ladle bowl, marring the face. Anyone out there with an eagle eye who can make a guess about the vintage? Also, were these coins made with 900 silver?

Happy to provide additional photos if necessary. Many thanks for any assistance!
Erika

[Rob 3,228]

I would say G1/2 on the grounds of the little circular detail towards the bottom of the bust, but the detail is not brilliant. There are two G bust types which look like these below, with the G1 bust having the lace detail mentioned. The reverse is definitely 2 on account of the cruder cross ends. Assuming a G1 bust, these were struck in triangle, star and triangle in circle marks which cover 1639-43. The mintmark is immediately to the left of CAROLVS and off flan on the reverse above the shield. If you can see a curved arc, then T in C it is, struck 1641-3. That is the commonest mark.

It's struck in 0.925 silver, weighed approx. 6 grams when made and in that condition speaking from a numismatic point of view, worth maybe £10-15. It would have near zero appeal to a coin collector because of its condition and is worth more as part of the ladle.

 

[TomGoodheart 444]

Hi Erika. Best that can be done regarding ID is Spink 2799, Sharp G1/2. When it was new it would have looked a bit like the one shown below.
The privy mark is impossible to make out so it could date from anywhere between 4 Jul 1639 and 28 May 1643. It was struck in (the Tower of) London.

As to value, that's all in the ladle. The coin's not worth removing as it has little intrinsic value on it's own, due to wear. Hope that helps!


 

[Erika 0]

Many thanks Rob and TomGoodheart!!
Your expertise is so helpful.

Gratefully,
Erika