The carolus was a gold coin struck in the reign of Charles I of England. It was originally valued at 20 shillings, but later 23. The name has also been used for various other currencies bearing Carolus (Charles) as the name of the ruler.[1][2]
References
- ^ This article incorporates content from the 1728 Cyclopaedia, a publication in the public domain.
- ^ "Carolus". Oxford English Dictionary. Oxford University Press. 2nd edition. 1989.
