Charles I (1625-49), Shilling, Tower mint, Group A, bust 1, type 1, double arched crown, both arches jewelled, wire line and beaded borders both sides, crowned bust left in coronation robes, value behind, mintmark lis, legend surrounds CAROLVS DG MAG BRI FRA ET HIB REX. Rev, square topped quartered coat of arms over long cross fourchée, reads CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO, 5.84g (S.2781; N.2216; Sharp A1/1; Brooker. 380). Fully centred strike on a rounded flan with legends aligned and legible, bust well detailed, few contact marks. Rev, pleasing with some distortion in the first quarter of shield emblems. Very fine, toned.
Bought Mark Rasmussen with ticket.
Ex. Bloomsbury Auction 615, 30.5.07, lot 806.