Description
Charles I (1625-1649), Shilling, Tower Mint, group F, sixth crowned bust left, value behind, initial mark triangle in circle (1641-3) both sides, rev long cross fourchée upon quartered shield of arms, 5.99g (Brooker 549; Sharp G1/2; N.2231; S.2799).
Toned, weak in parts and uneven in shape, otherwise a bold very fine and scarce.
ex Ryhall, Rutland Hoard, found 16th February 1987, one of 3,263 coins, forty pounds in weight – face value £160/1/-