Charles I (1625-49), Shilling, Tower mint, Group C, third bust, type 2a, beaded borders both sides, crowned bust left in ruff, more visible armour, value behind, mintmark rose, legend surrounds CAROLVS DG MAG BRI FR ET HI REX. Rev, oval garnished coat of arms, above C & R either side divided by small lis, reads CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO, 5.95g (S.2787; N.2221; Sharp C2/1; Cf. Brooker 463). Lightly toned with iridescence to the fields, portrait comprehensive, some surface markings, legends legible. Reverse, good depiction of the oval garnished shield, annealing fissures in the top right of coat of arms. Near very fine.