Benham — the Death of a King — 350th Anniversary of the Execution of King Charles I — Genuine Silver Shilling

A remarkable piece of British royal and numismatic history – Benham's "The Death of a King" – 350th Anniversary of the Execution of King Charles I.

This stunning presentation cover features dramatic artwork depicting the execution of King Charles I at Whitehall on 30 January 1649, alongside a genuine Charles I silver shilling – first minted in 1625 and used to pay troops on both sides of the English Civil War. Two GB stamps are cancelled with special millennium postmarks from Verulamium (St Albans) and Londinium (London). Issued by Benham, Folkestone, Kent, ref CWSp06.

• Genuine Charles I silver shilling – first minted 1625
• Two Great Britain stamps with special postmarks
• Verulamium/St Albans + Londinium/London postmarks
• Features signature of Charles I and portrait of Oliver Cromwell
• Issued by Benham, Folkestone, Kent – ref CWSp06
• 350th Anniversary of the Execution of King Charles I