Charles I (1625-49), Shilling, Tower Mint, Group D, fourth bust type 3a, no inner circles, double arched
crown left, value in fi eld behind, mintmark bell, legend surrounds CAROLVS DG MA BR FR ET HI
REX. Rev, oval shield garnished quartered shield of arms in frame, no CR either side, reads CHRISTO
AVSPICE REGNO 6.00g (S.2791; N.2225; Sharp E1/1; Brooker 487). Cabinet toning with legible legends, the
portrait softly struck but under closer inspection showing up many of the main lines. Reverse, darker tone with
good details, slightly off centre. Near very fine for type with partially blocked dies.
Noted on the reverse of collectors ticket as being purchased from the Wakefield Fair 2017, ‘Ex. Blunt.’