Description
Charles I (1625-49), Shilling, Tower Mint, Group D, fourth bust, type 3.1, inner linear circles both sides, bust 4, double arched crown with plain arches, value in field behind, mintmark portcullis (1633-34) both sides, legend surrounds CAROLVS DG MA BR FR ET HIB REX. Rev, oval garnished quartered shield of arms in frame, C & R either side, reads CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO, 5.32g (S.2789; N.2223; Sharp D4/1; Brooker 481).
Lightly toned, marginally clipped, legends legible both sides, portrait softly struck but under closer inspection thorough and well detailed, mintmarks clear both sides. Fields clear, a nice example. Bold fine or better.
Ex Patrick Finn, bought 1999
