Charles I (1625-49), Shilling, Tower Mint, Group E, fifth bust, type 4.3, inner circles, bust left, value in field behind, inner linear circles, mintmark anchor, legend surrounds CAROLVS DG MA BR FR ET HI REX. Rev, square topped quartered shield of arms under long cross fourchee, reads CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO 4.99g (S.2796; N.2229; Sharp F3/1; Brooker 519). Lightly toned with a pleasing portrait, some areas double struck, clipped. Near very fine.