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, (rose over plume obv) legend surrounds CAROLVS DG MAG BRI FR ET HI REX. Rev, oval garnished coat of arms, above C & R either side divided by lis, reads CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO, 5.94g (S.2787; N.2221; Sharp C2/1). Proficiently struck especially in the bust, legends clear both sides with one soft spot in the King's name, some annealing flaws to the west of the portrait. Rev, noticeably clear fields. Bold very fine, toned.
Bought Mark Rasmussen with ticket, list 28/70, April 2016, with various tickets.
Ex. H. M. Lingford collection, bought Baldwin.