Description

King Charles I Reign, 1625-49.

Silver Coinages.

Under Parliament 1642-9.

1645-6 Shilling, nice portrait.

Obverse: Group F, sixth large 'Briot's bust, type 4.4, with stellate lace collar, double-arched crown.

Legend: CAROLVS.D.G.MAG.BRI.FRA.ET.HI.REX. (Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland.)

Reverse: Square-topped shield over cross moline (Sharp G). Mint mark both sides, Sun.

Reverse Legend: CHRISTO . AVSPICE . REGNO. (I reign under the auspices of Christ.)

Catalogue: Spink# 2800.

Struck at the Tower mint in London.

Silver: 5.80g.

Diameter: 29mm (max).

Grade: VF, clipped.