Charles I (1625-1649), Group D, Shilling, 1633-1634, Type 3.1, Tower (under King), (m.m.) • CAROLVS D .' G .' MA .' BR .' FR .' ET HI .' REX •, fourth bust, plain arches, stops flank m.m., rev. CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO • (m.m.) •, oval garnished shield, dividing CR, 5.91g, 2h, m.m. portcullis (Hawkins 3¹; Sharp D4/1; cf. Brooker 483 [for bust]; North 2223; Spink 2789), irregular flan with a die break in shield, otherwise most attractively toned, a pleasing very fine, scarce thus.
Purchased October 1994
Estimate: £150 - £250