Charles I (1625-49), Oxford mint, Threepence, 1646/4, mintmark lis on obverse only, tall bust left breaking inner circle, legend surrounds CAROLVS DG M BR F ET H REX. Rev, Declaration in three lines, three lis above, date below, inverted As for Vs, outer legend reads EXVRGAT DEVS DISSIPENTVR INIMICI, 1.50g (S.2995; N.2473; Brooker 963 same dies; Morr. A-2). Set out on a broad flan with the outer beaded borders visible. Slight crease in the metal, some weakness in the King's profile, the lower parts of the bust showing good detail, legends legible. About very fine for type, scarce.
Bought Michael Trenerry (dealer) with ticket.
Ex. DNW, Auction 132, 15th September 2015, lot 746.